Shillong, March 23: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal has set April 9 as the next date of hearing on the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council’s (HNLC) petition challenging the ban imposed by the Union government.
Speaking to reporters, HNLC’s legal counsel, Fernando Shangpliang, said the hearing will take place in Guwahati. “During the hearing today, I tried to submit my showcause, but as per rules, the tribunal will not allow… because the time fixed was on February 13, 2025, to submit a reply or objection regarding the (extension of the ban) and that the Union government and state government had already submitted their affidavits,” he said.
He further explained the next steps in the legal proceedings. “So we have to proceed ahead. Therefore, by next week, the Union of India and state government will supply to me the copies of their (respective) deposition along with affidavits, and based on that, on April 9, I will cross-examine all witnesses submitted by the Union of India and state government.”