The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal confirmed the Central Government’s decision to extend the ban on Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) for five years under the UAPA, citing evidence of its links to Khalistani terror groups, Pakistan’s ISI, and its role in inciting militancy, recruiting youth, targeting infrastructure, and disrupting national events. The tribunal found SFJ’s activities a direct threat to India’s national security, supported by testimonies, videos, and documents, concluding the ban was justified.
The Central Government established an Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal led by Justice Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, a Delhi High Court Judge, to determine if there’s enough cause to continue classifying ‘Sikhs for Justice (SFJ)’ as an unlawful association. The Ministry of Home Affairs extended SFJ’s designation for another five years starting July 10, 2024.