Tribunal Confirms Declaration Of JKDFP Illegal – Kashmir Observer

New Delhi- A tribunal constituted by the Union Residence Ministry has confirmed the ban imposed on the Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Get together (JKDFP), headed by jailed separatist Shabir Ahmad Shah.

The Union Residence Ministry had on October 5, 2023 declared the JKDFP a banned group beneath the Illegal Actions (Prevention) Act, 1967 for 5 years for its “anti-India” and “pro-Pakistan” actions.

Subsequently, the tribunal was constituted with Delhi Excessive Courtroom decide Justice Sachin Datta as its head for the aim of adjudicating whether or not or not there’s ample trigger for declaring the JKDFP an illegal affiliation.

In a current notification, the house ministry mentioned the tribunal in train of the powers conferred by sub-section (3) of part 4 of the Illegal Actions (Prevention) Act, 1967 handed an order on April 3, 2024, confirming the declaration of JKDFP an illegal organisation.

In its order, the tribunal famous that the frilly materials and proof positioned on report earlier than it discovered that there was ample justification to declare the JKDFP an illegal affiliation beneath the UAPA.

It mentioned the actions of the JKDFP has had a deleterious impact on upkeep of legislation and order within the area of Jammu and Kashmir during the last a number of a long time.

“The modicum of stability that has come about after 2019 (as is clear from the diminished variety of unconducive incidents) couldn’t have been allowed to be jeopardised on account of continuous actions of the involved affiliation,” it noticed.

The tribunal famous that within the framework of the Indian structure and the UAPA, there isn’t a house for an affiliation just like the JKDFP which brazenly propagates secessionism, avowedly expresses dis-allegiance to the Structure of India, and undermines the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the nation.

“Thus, this tribunal having adopted the process laid down within the Illegal Actions Prevention Act, 1967 and its Guidelines and having independently and objectively appreciated and evaluated the fabric and proof on report, is of the agency and regarded view that there’s ample trigger for declaring JKDFP as an illegal affiliation beneath Part 3(1) of the UAPA, 1967, vide the notification dated October 5, 2023,” it mentioned.

Based in 1998 by Shabir Ahmad Shah, a identified separatist chief in Jammu and Kashmir, the JKDFP was a constituent of the separatist amalgam Hurriyat Convention.

After the division of the Hurriyat Convention in 2003, the JKDFP turned part of the hardline faction headed by Syed Ali Shah Geelani then.

Shabir Ahmad Shah is presently lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail. He was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on July 25, 2017, in a 2005 cash laundering case. He has additionally been charge-sheeted by the Nationwide Investigation Company (NIA) in a terror-funding case.

Follow this link to join our WhatsApp group: Join Now

Be A part of High quality Journalism

High quality journalism takes a whole lot of time, cash and laborious work to supply and regardless of all of the hardships we nonetheless do it. Our reporters and editors are working additional time in Kashmir and past to cowl what you care about, break huge tales, and expose injustices that may change lives. At present extra individuals are studying Kashmir Observer than ever, however solely a handful are paying whereas promoting revenues are falling quick.

ACT NOW

CLICK FOR DETAILS