Canadian Court Upholds No-Fly List for Sikh Extremists Amid Security Concerns

A Canadian court has dismissed an appeal by two Sikh extremists, Bhagat Singh Brar and Parvkar Singh Dulai, to be removed from the no-fly list, citing reasonable grounds for terrorism concerns. The court upheld previous rulings, emphasizing the importance of national security over individual rights in this context.

A Canadian court has dismissed an appeal by two Sikh extremists, Bhagat Singh Brar and Parvkar Singh Dulai, to be removed from the country's no-fly list, citing the potential threat they pose to transportation security and their suspected involvement in terrorism activities.

The Federal Court of Appeal's decision this week came after Brar and Dulai lost a constitutional challenge against their no-fly designations under Canada's Secure Air Travel Act. The court found that the public safety minister had reasonable grounds to suspect the appellants would use air travel to commit terrorism offenses. This ruling aligns with previous decisions, including a 2022 judgment by Justice Simon Noel, who emphasized the need for laws that balance national security with individual rights.

The Secure Air Travel Act prioritizes proactive and preventative measures to ensure public safety, focusing on potential future threats rather than past incidents. The appellate panel highlighted that confidential security information justified the continued inclusion of Brar and Dulai on the no-fly list. This ruling follows increased tensions between India and Canada over allegations related to pro-Khalistan activities on Canadian soil.

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