Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

Army Control of a Disturbed Area

When it appears to the government that a dangerous situation has developed in a certain area of the country and it requires the armed forces to take control of that area, such an area is declared as a
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Special Powers of the Armed Forces

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Under AFSPA the Military is considered to be “armed forces”. When the Air Forces operate on the ground, then they are also known as “armed forces” and have the powers and duties under AFSPA. Other arm
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Power of the Army to Shoot and Use Force

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This power of the armed forces can be used against:any person who is violating any law, orany person forming an assembly of five or more people, orany person carrying weapons or things capable of bein
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Power of the Army to Destroy Shelters/Storage

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The type of places that the army has the power to destroy:Places where armed attacks are made usually or are likely to be made or are attempted to be made by suspected persons, orAny structure used as
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Power of the Army to Arrest Without a Warrant

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An armed forces officer can arrest any person for:Committing a cognizable offence; orIf there is a suspicion that a cognizable offence will be committed.The officer can use force as required to effect
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Power to Enter and Search by the Army

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The law usually requires that a search warrant is obtained by an authority in order to search a place. But under AFSPA, the armed forces have special powers to search a place without a warrant.The off
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Handing Over of Accused Persons by the Army

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When an army personnel arrests a civilian under this law, the person should be handed over to the nearest police station by the army immediately.
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No Case Against the Armed Forces

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No one can file any case against any armed personnel, except when there is special permission from the Central Government. Under this law, if a case has to be registered in court against an army perso
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AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir

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Most of the provisions of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1990 applicable in Jammu and Kashmir are similar to the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 which is applicable in the North-Easter
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Do’s and Dont’s of the Army

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As per the Supreme Court guidelines, there are certain acts which the army should do, and acts which are prohibited.What should the army do?Before the OperationThe army should be carrying out the oper
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Do’s and Don’ts of the Army While Providing Aid

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The Supreme Court has listed guidelines for the armed forces while providing aid to the civil authority.What should the army do?Maintain communication with the civil authorities if possible by telepho
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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

Army Control of a Disturbed Area

Special Powers of the Armed Forces

Power of the Army to Shoot and Use Force

Power of the Army to Destroy Shelters/Storage

Power of the Army to Arrest Without a Warrant

Power to Enter and Search by the Army

Handing Over of Accused Persons by the Army

No Case Against the Armed Forces

AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir

Do’s and Dont’s of the Army

Do’s and Don’ts of the Army While Providing Aid

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