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.

Keywords:

Terrorism Organized crimes Lebanon