Dawood Ibrahim Is A Terrorist In Individual Capacity, Gang Association With Him Not Punishable Under UAPA: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has ruled that mere association with individuals linked to Dawood Ibrahim, without evidence of direct involvement in unlawful activities, does not constitute an offense under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court highlighted that to be charged under UAPA, there must be concrete evidence of active participation in terrorist activities or support thereof. The judgment underscores the necessity for substantial proof to link an individual directly to criminal acts associated with terrorism, rather than mere association with individuals under suspicion.