Hurriyat chief’s outfit an unlawful association: Centre

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Last Updated29/12/2023

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) declared the Muslim League Jammu Kashmir (Masarat Alam faction) as an “unlawful association” under the anti-terror Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for five years.

It was first enacted in 1967 to deal with secessionist movements and anti-national activities.
It was amended several times, most recently in 2019, to include provisions related to terrorist financing, cyber-terrorism, individual designation, and seizure of property.
It empowers the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate and prosecute cases under UAPA across the country.
It provides for the death penalty and life imprisonment as the highest punishments for terrorist acts.
It allows for the detention of suspects without charge or trial for up to 180 days, and for the denial of bail to the accused unless the court is satisfied that they are not guilty.