Britain's high court has upheld Home secretary Theresa May's decision to bar Indian preacher Zakir Naik from entering the UK for lectures.
May excluded Dr Zakir Naik from the UK on June 16 this year for his alleged support to Islamic extremism. Naik has denied the allegation. The Home Office decision was challenged in the high court, which last week ruled that May's decision was "lawful".
Welcoming the judgement, May said, "I am pleased the court has upheld my decision to exclude Dr Naik. An
Official sources said the Home Office will be seeking its legal costs from the other side.
