Hizb-ut-Tahrir
Published on 25 Mar 2025
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
recently declared Hizb-ut-Tahrir (HuT), a
terrorist organisation, under the Unlawful
Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
- It is the 45th outfit to be banned in India.
- The MHA notification said that HuT aims
to establish Islamic state and Caliphate
globally, including in India, by overthrowing
democratically elected governments.
- Hizb-Ut-Tahrir is an international Islamic
organization formed in Jerusalem in 1953.
C The group’s headquarters is in Lebanon.
- Once banned, the organization’s assets can be
frozen, and its members and supporters may
face arrest and prosecution.
- A tribunal, usually led by a High Court
judge, reviews the ban within six months of
notification to ensure due process and validate
the designation.
- The ban lasts for five years, after which it can
be renewed if the organization is still considered
a threat.