What are the key provisions of the UAPA law upheld by the tribunal against Meitei extremist organizations
Highlight the significant aspects of the UAPA law that led to the continued ban on seven Meitei extremist organizations.
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) provisions upheld by the tribunal against Meitei extremist organizations include:
- Designation of entities as terrorist organizations without trial, based on credible evidence of their involvement in unlawful activities.
- Empowering the government to ban organizations for five years and extend the ban indefinitely.
- Granting authorities the ability to seize assets of the banned organizations to disrupt their funding sources.
- Enhancing penalties for individuals associated with such organizations, deterring them from supporting or engaging in unlawful activities.
- Facilitating intelligence sharing and cooperation among law enforcement agencies to combat terrorism effectively.
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