The Terrorist Affected Areas (Special Courts) Act, 1984
The Terrorist Affected Areas (Special Courts) Act, 1984 is an Indian law that provides for the establishment of special courts for the speedy trial of terrorist offences in designated areas.
Summary
The Terrorist Affected Areas (Special Courts) Act, 1984 was enacted by the Indian Parliament in response to the rising incidents of terrorism in India. The Act provides for the establishment of special courts for the speedy trial of terrorist offences in designated areas. The Act allows for the appointment of public prosecutors and provides for certain procedural safeguards for the accused. The Act also imposes certain restrictions on the grant of bail to the accused and provides for the confiscation of property used in the commission of terrorist offences. The Act has been amended several times since its enactment.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Commencement | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Declaration Of Terrorist Affected Area | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Establishment Of Special Courts | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Composition And Appointment Of Judges Of Special Courts | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Place Of Sitting | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Jurisdiction Of Special Court | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Powers Of Special Courts With Respect To Other Offences | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Public Prosecutors | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Procedure And Powers Of Special Courts | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Power Of Supreme Court To Transfer Case | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Protection Of Witnesses | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Power To Transfer Cases To Regular Courts | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Appeal | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Modified Application Of Certain Provisions Of The Code | Open |