Delhi Court Orders Closed Proceedings in PFI Leaders' Case

A Delhi court has ordered that the proceedings against leaders of the Popular Front of India (PFI) be held in private. Special Judge Prashant Sharma is presiding over the case involving 20 accused leaders, with the next hearing scheduled for January 7. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has raised serious allegations against the PFI, including attempts to procure weapons and radicalize youth. This follows a five-year ban imposed on the organization by the central government under anti-terrorism laws due to its alleged connections with global terrorist groups. Read on for more details about this significant legal development.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 4, 2026, 11:15 IST

Court Proceedings for PFI Leaders

A court in Delhi has mandated that proceedings against leaders of the Popular Front of India (PFI) be conducted behind closed doors, as of Saturday.

Special Judge Prashant Sharma is overseeing the hearings concerning 20 accused PFI leaders. He instructed media personnel to exit the courtroom, indicating that the proceedings would be confidential.

According to sources, the next hearing in this case has been scheduled for January 7. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had informed the court on December 21, 2025, that the PFI was allegedly involved in procuring weapons from neighboring countries, providing arms training to its cadres, and attempting to radicalize Muslim youth.

In September 2022, the central government imposed a five-year ban on the PFI and several of its affiliates under stringent anti-terrorism laws, citing links to global terrorist organizations such as ISIS.