What 'ban' on PFI means

The PFI has been declared an 'unlawful association', which the UAPA defines as an association that has for its object any activity that is punishable under sections 153A and 153B of the IPC — which is promoting enmity between groups and making imputations, assertions prejudicial to national integration.

A second nationwide crackdown followed on September 27, during which police in seven states detained or arrested over 270 people with alleged links to the PFI.

Following these actions, which were based on allegations that members of the PFI are involved in organising terrorism camps and encouraging Muslim youth to join terror activities, it was widely expected that a ban on the organisation under anti-terrorism laws could follow.

The ban was notified on September 27, and published in the gazette on Wednesday (September 28) morning.

What does the ban notification say?

The notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) imposed a ban on the PFI and its associate organisations, including the Rehab India Foundation (RIF) and Campus Front of India, for five years under The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.

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