J&K High Court says threats to panchayat members via affixing posters not unlawful activity under UAPA

The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has upheld the acquittal of a man who had been charged under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for affixing posters that threatened panchayat members to resign or face serious consequences.

The court, comprising Justices Sanjay Parihar and Sanjeev Kumar, ruled that such intimidation does not constitute an “unlawful activity” under Section 13 of the UAPA, as it neither advocates the secession of territory nor undermines India's sovereignty or integrity.

Consequently, the court dismissed the J&K Police’s appeal against the acquittal by the NIA court. 

[UT of J&K Through SHO P/S Srigufwara vs. Gh. Mohd Lone]