The Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982

The Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982 is a comprehensive Indian law act that deals with the safety and security of civil aviation in India. The act criminalizes and prescribes punishment for various offenses, including hijacking, sabotage, and damaging or destroying any aviation facility or aircraft. The act also establishes the National Investigation Agency (NIA) as the primary investigating agency for offenses under this act. It also outlines the procedures for the investigation, trial, and punishment of offenders. The act applies to all persons on board an aircraft registered in India, all airports within India, and any other place in India where a person commits an offense under this act.