BENGALURU: The Karnataka high court on Wednesday dismissed a petition challenging the notification dated September 28,2022 issued by the Central government whereby Popular Front of India (PFI) and its associated/ affiliates were declared to be an unlawful organization under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and bringing into force the said notification with immediate effect.
Dismissing the petition filed by Nasir Pasha, who claims to be a president of PFI, Justice M Nagaprasanna has noted that the Supreme court has also recorded that Article 19(4) requires that in the interest of sovereignty, integrity or public order or morality, the state can impose reasonable restriction on such right under Article 19(1)(c).