The Terrorist Affected Areas (Special Courts) Act, 1984

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.