Delhi HC rejects release plea made by Abubacker, former chairman of PFI
The Hindu
The Delhi High Court rejected a plea made by E. Abubacker, former chairman of the Popular Front of India, seeking his release on medical grounds
The Delhi High Court on May 28 rejected a plea made by E. Abubacker, former chairman of the Popular Front of India (PFI), seeking his release on medical grounds. The court said the evidence collected against him pointed to commission of a “terrorist act” under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Abubacker had challenged a trial court order refusing to release him. His plea stated that he is in his seventies and is suffering from Parkinson’s disease and that he has undergone surgery for treatment of cancer.
The High Court said that if his medical condition deteriorated further, the jail superintendent could immediately rush him to AIIMS, without seeking any formal direction from the court.
Abubacker was arrested on September 22, 2022 by the National Investigation Agency during a massive crackdown on PFI. On September 28, 2022, the Home Ministry notified PFI and its associates as an “unlawful association” under the provisions of the UAPA.
In a 44-page-judgment on Abubacker’s plea, the High Court noted that during the course of investigation, evidence collected showed that PFI was acting through its National Executive Council (NEC) members, including Abubacker.
The High Court said PFI had conspired and covertly aimed to establish Islamic/Shariah law in India by or before the year 2047 by overthrowing the democratic and constitutional system of government by raising an army of jihadists, who would lead an armed struggle for establishing a Caliphate in India.
Among the allegations against Abubacker is that he was earlier associated with SIMI, a banned organisation. Later, he became an integral part of the PFI. He was also an authorised signatory with respect to the bank accounts of PFI.
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