Delhi High Court Tribunals Uphold Ban on Separatist Groups in Kashmir
The Delhi High Court upheld the ban on the Awami Action Committee and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen for advocating secession and engaging in unlawful activities. The tribunals found evidence of these groups supporting terrorism and separatism in Kashmir, which the Centre argued warranted their classification as unlawful associations.
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In a decisive move, the Delhi High Court tribunals have upheld the Centre's ban on the Awami Action Committee and Jammu and Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen. These bans were based on activities deemed unlawful under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, as the groups were involved in secessionist and terrorist activities.
The tribunals, led by Justice Sachin Datta, underscored the material evidence that linked these groups to sustained efforts at destabilizing Jammu and Kashmir. The ruling aligns with the Union home ministry's stance that the groups were involved in mobilizing funds and engaging in activities prejudicial to India's integrity.
A correlated investigation by the National Investigation Agency further cemented these findings, highlighting ties to Pakistan-backed terrorism. The evidence presented portrayed a deliberate strategy to incite violence and promote anti-national sentiment under the pretense of religious and social causes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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