A judicial tribunal has upheld the five-year extension of the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, citing the group's ongoing involvement in terrorism and links to ISIS. The tribunal's decision, led by Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, noted that SIMI continues to recruit and indoctrinate youth while maintaining ties with various terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda and Lashkar-e-Taiba. The ban, first imposed in 2001, is justified by evidence from the Phulwarisharif PFI case and other terror investigations indicating SIMI's persistent threat to national security. The tribunal emphasized that SIMI's stated objectives include the establishment of Islamic rule and the propagation of 'Jehaad'. The government's rationale for the ban includes safeguarding peace and communal harmony in India. This ruling aligns with previous legal actions against SIMI and reflects ongoing concerns regarding its activities and ideology.