The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 is an Indian law aimed at preventing activities that threaten the sovereignty and integrity of India.
Summary
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 is an Act of the Indian Parliament that provides for the prevention of unlawful activities and associations in India. The act criminalizes activities that threaten the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India, and provides for the detention of individuals suspected of being involved in such activities. The act also makes provisions for the forfeiture of properties derived from unlawful activities, and the establishment of special courts for the trial of offenses under the act. The act has been amended several times since its enactment to expand its scope and strengthen its provisions.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 1: Short Title, Extent And Application | Open |
| 2 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 3 | Section 3: Declaration Of An Association As Unlawful | Open |
| 4 | Section 4: Reference To Tribunal | Open |
| 5 | Section 5: Tribunal | Open |
| 6 | Section 6: Period Of Operation And Cancellation Of Notification | Open |
| 7 | Section 7: Power To Prohibit The Use Of Funds Of An Unlawful Association | Open |
| 8 | Section 8: Power To Notify Places Used For The Purpose Of An Unlawful Association | Open |
| 9 | Section 9: Procedure To Be Followed In The Disposal Of Applications Under This Act | Open |
| 10 | Section 10: Penalty For Being Member Of An Unlawful Association, Etc | Open |
| 11 | Section 11: Penalty For Dealing With Funds Of An Unlawful Association | Open |
| 12 | Section 12: Penalty For Contravention Of An Order Made In Respect Of A Notified Place | Open |
| 13 | Section 13: Punishment For Unlawful Activities | Open |
| 14 | Section 14: Offences To Be Cognizable | Open |
| 15 | Section 15: Terrorist Act | Open |