India renews ban on Islamic Research Foundation for five years

India’s Ministry of Home Affairs renewed the ban on the Islamic Research Foundation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) reported on November 13. The ministry again declared the foundation, led by Zakir Naik, an unlawful association.

The notification published in the Gazette of India on November 13 says the declaration takes effect immediately and runs for five years from publication, subject to any order under Section 4 of the Act. The notification says the previous ban was due to expire on November 14.