Balanced News: Mere Claim of Association with ISIS Terrorist Not Enough to Show Support to Outfit: Madras HC

The Madras High Court in India has ruled that merely claiming association with an ISIS terrorist does not automatically establish one’s membership in the organization, as it requires independent evidence to prove support. The ruling came in the case of Mohamed Irfan, a meat dealer accused of conspiring to establish Islamic rule in India. The court emphasized the need for independent evidence and stated that support to an individual is different from support to a terrorist organization. Irfan was granted bail after being in custody since February 2022.