Bombay High Court Rules Dawood Ibrahim a Terrorist

The Bombay High Court ruled that Dawood Ibrahim has been declared a terrorist in his individual capacity under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA), separating his actions from those of his gang. This decision led to the bail grant for two accused allegedly linked to Dawood Ibrahim's gang, as their association with him on a gang level did not invoke UAPA provisions. The court emphasized that the UAPA distinguishes between individual terrorist activities and those of terrorist organizations. Additionally, the Central Government's power to designate individuals as terrorists under UAPA was highlighted in the judgment, affecting the application of specific UAPA sections to the accused. The court's ruling clarified that mere association with Dawood Ibrahim's gang does not automatically constitute a UAPA offense, requiring substantive evidence to link individuals to terrorist acts or organizations.