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What is Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA)?
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The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is an Indian law aimed at prevention of unlawful activities associations in India. Its main objective was to make powers available for dealing with activities directed against the integrity and sovereignty of India. [1]
Definitions. CHAPTER II. UNLAWFUL ASSOCIATIONS. Declaration of an association as unlawful. Reference to Tribunal. Tribunal. Period of operation and cancellation of notification. Power to prohibit the use of funds of an unlawful association. Power to notify places used for the purpose of an unlawful association.
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- The UAPA was introduced in 1967 as a legislation to set out reasonable restrictions on the fundamental freedoms under Article 19(1) of the Constitution, such as freedom of speech, right to assemble peacefully, and the right to form associations.
- Over the years, terror-specific legislations like the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA) and Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) were repealed after running into legal trouble, and the UAPA became the primary anti-terror legislation in India.
- In line with its stated objectives, the UAPA punishes the commission, funding, and support of “unlawful activities” and “terrorist acts”.
- It lays down the definitions and rules for designating an organization as an "unlawful association" if it is engaged in certain types of activities.
Oct 31, 2022 · The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act’s (UAPA) goal is to give authorities the ability to deal with activities that threaten India’s integrity and sovereignty.
UAPA stands for Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, a law to prevent and punish terrorist activities in India. Learn about its background, features, arguments and criticisms in this UPSC notes article.
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Dec 7, 2023 · UAPA is India's toughest terror law with some alleged draconian provisions. It empowers the NIA to investigate and prosecute cases under UAPA across the country. Learn about its arguments, challenges, and reforms.
Section 1. Short title, extent and application. Section 2. Definitions. Section 3. Declaration of an association as unlawful. Section 4. Reference to Tribunal. Section 5. Tribunal. Section 6. Period of operation and cancellation of notification. Section 7. Power to prohibit the use of funds of an unlawful association. Section 8.
