In October 2022, Justice _____________ has been appointed as the presiding officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) tribunal by the government of India.

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Dinesh Kumar.
· In October 2022, Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma of the Delhi High Court was appointed as the presiding officer of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal. This tribunal was formed to adjudicate the case related to the ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and its affiliate organizations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Justice Sharma's appointment was in line with the procedure wherein a sitting judge of a high court is named as the presiding officer of such a tribunal
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Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal:
· The UAPA tribunal is set up whenever the central government declares an organization unlawful under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
· The tribunal’s main function is to confirm or revoke the government’s declaration of an organization being unlawful after considering the evidence and arguments presented.
· The presiding officer is usually a sitting judge of a high court, appointed to ensure impartiality and legal scrutiny.