Delhi High Court Dismisses Zakir Naik’s Plea Over IRF Ban

The court also added that there was apprehension that youths could be “radicalised” to join terror groups. (Photo: The Quint)

1. The Delhi High Court on Thursday, dismissed Zakir Naik’s plea challenging the ban of his Islamic Research Foundation (IRF).
2. The Court held that the Centre's decision to ban Zakir Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) was taken to safeguard national security as it dismissed the plea.
3. The court also added that the order was made after "application of mind" as there was apprehension that youths could be "radicalised" to join terror groups.

(With inputs from PTI.)

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