Madras High Court Dismisses Vaiko's Petition Challenging LTTE Ban Under UAPA

The Madras High Court dismissed a 13-year-old petition by MDMK leader Vaiko challenging the ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The court, citing Vaiko's lack of locus standi and national security concerns, upheld the Centre's 2010 notification confirming the LTTE as an unlawful association. Vaiko alleged genocidal attacks on Tamils by the Sri Lankan government and claimed denial of fair hearing, while the government maintained the ban's legality and necessity.