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The UAPA has been criticised as an extremely draconian law, which can be misused by the government.
Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act
This explainer discusses how the law which prevents unlawful activities of individuals and associations, and looks at the various types of unlawful and terrorist activities, the powers of authorities to take action, and the various punishments for the same. It primarily deals with the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Rules, 1968. It also refers to the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, and other criminal laws such as the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
- Whom does the UAPA apply to?
- What are unlawful activities?
- What is an unlawful association?
- How does the Government regulate unlawful associations?
- What happens if an association is declared unlawful?
- What are the punishments for unlawful associations and activities?
- What are terrorist acts?
- How does the Government regulate terrorist activities?
- What are the punishments for terrorist activities?
- Who investigates terrorist and unlawful activities?
- Who are the authorities under the UAPA law?
- Can you get bail for UAPA cases?