CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The government has appointed Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma of the Delhi High Court as the Presiding officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal. The presiding officer has been appointed to review the ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its associates.

Detailed explanation-2: -Earlier this week, the Centre appointed Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma as the presiding officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) tribunal which will adjudicate if there is “sufficient cause” for declaring the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its affiliate organisations as unlawful.

Detailed explanation-3: -Mechanism. For prosecution under Section 13 of the UAPA, the permission of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is required.

Detailed explanation-4: -India Code: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Go! Long Title: An Act to provide for the more effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of individuals and associations, and for dealing with terrorist activities, and for matters connected therewith.

Detailed explanation-5: -Section 45 (1) UAPA Act and 2008 Rules It states that no court can take cognizance of any offence under Chapter III - this section relates to unlawful activities and membership of unlawful associations and their funding, without the previous sanction of central government or the officer authorised by it.