Section 15 of UAPA : Section 15: Terrorist Act

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where an individual, A, is found to be manufacturing and distributing high-quality counterfeit Indian currency with the intention of destabilizing the Indian economy. A has set up a sophisticated printing operation that produces fake currency notes nearly indistinguishable from genuine ones. The notes are circulated in various parts of the country, leading to significant economic confusion and loss.

In this case, A's actions fall under Section 15 of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, specifically clause (a)(iiia) which mentions "damage to, the monetary stability of India by way of production or smuggling or circulation of high quality counterfeit Indian paper currency, coin or of any other material." A's intent to undermine the monetary stability of India and the act of circulating counterfeit currency to achieve this end would be considered a terrorist act under this law.

Once caught, A could be charged with committing a terrorist act as defined in Section 15 of the Act, and if found guilty, would face the corresponding penalties as prescribed by the law.