CriminalAct No. 37 of 1967In Force

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

Provides for the effective prevention of unlawful activities of individuals and associations, and for dealing with terrorist activities. The 2019 amendment enabled the Government to designate individuals as terrorists (not just organisations). The UAPA contains severe bail restrictions and is administered through Special NIA Courts.

Sections

Schedules

Ministry

Ministry of Home Affairs

Last Amended

2019-08-08

Key Provisions

→Declaration of unlawful associations and terrorist organisations (Schedule)

→Designation of individuals as terrorists (2019 amendment)

→Offences: membership, support, and financing of terrorist organisations

→Stringent bail conditions — NIA court must be satisfied no prima facie case exists

→Detention up to 180 days without charge sheet

→Special courts — NIA courts with exclusive jurisdiction

→Forfeiture of property of terrorists

→Death penalty and life imprisonment for terrorist acts causing death

Related Practice Areas

criminal-defence

UAPAterrorismunlawful activitiesNIAterrorist designationbail UAPA

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