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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.
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.
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. The most recent amendment of the law, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 (UAPA 2019) has made it possible for the Union Government to designate individuals as terrorists without following any formal judicial process.
14 hours ago · Context: Delhi LG has sanctioned the prosecution of Activist Arundhati Roy and Sheikh Showkat Hussain under Section 13 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for their alleged statements at an event in 2010.. Background: UAPA was first introduced, during the British era, in the form of the Criminal Law Amendment Act of 1908, aimed at curbing dissent against the Crown. Post-independence, it remained in place, and in 1967, after wars with Pakistan and China, it was expanded to ...
Dec 7, 2023 · The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) is India’s toughest terror law with some alleged draconian provisions. A lot of leeway is given to its form and operation because this country has been bruised by acts of terrorism multiple times.
Jun 15, 2024 · The Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) is a significant legislation in India aimed at preventing unlawful activities that threaten the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.
Jul 26, 2022 · This article provides an overview of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967 which is an Act to provide for the more effective prevention of certain unlawful activities of individuals and associations. This article has been published by Sneha Mahawar. Introduction. UAPA, 1967. Scope and applicability of UAPA. Importance of UAPA, 1967.
4 days ago · Section 43B of the UAPA: “Procedure of arrest, seizure, etc.: (1) Any officer arresting a person under Section 43A shall, as soon as may be, inform him of the grounds for such arrest.”. Also read: “What I knew in the abstract I was now living, feeling and observing”: An interview with Sudha Bharadwaj.
Jul 31, 2023 · Detailed UPSC Notes on the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act (UAPA). Learn about its background, salient features, arguments in favor and concerns raised. Perfect for UPSC aspirants preparing for General Studies Paper-II.
Jan 8, 2022 · As we step into 2022, LiveLaw brings to you a yearly Round-up of important cases pertaining to the controversial Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 from the Supreme Court, High Courts and...
