The National Investigation Agency Act, 2008

The National Investigation Agency Act, 2008 was enacted to create the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to investigate and prosecute offenses affecting the sovereignty, security, and integrity of India. The Act provides the NIA with wide-ranging powers to investigate and prosecute offenses across India, including those related to terrorism, counterfeiting, human trafficking, and cybercrimes. The NIA is also empowered to investigate offenses committed outside India against Indian citizens or affecting Indian interests. The Act also establishes special courts to try offenses investigated by the NIA, with provisions for the protection of witnesses and victims. The Act has been amended several times to strengthen the powers and scope of the NIA, including the addition of new offenses to its jurisdiction and the establishment of regional offices across India.