LEGISLATIVE AND LEGAL STUDY ABOUT UAPA ACT, 1967

Best Citation – SURYA A NAIR, LEGISLATIVE AND LEGAL STUDY ABOUT UAPA ACT, 1967, 1 LIU & 37 (2022)

ABSTRACT

This research paper is aimed at highlighting about UAPA ACT, 1967. UAPA was originated from a constitutional amendment which was enacted in 1963. UAPA was not all considered as a terror law between 1967 and 2004. It was by the Manmohan Singh Government who introduced UAPA Amendment Act, 2004. By the end of 2019 much more amendments were introduced in order to expand the scope and ambit of this act. At presently this act covers terrorism also, this act restricts Right to Bail too. The main agenda regarding the enactment of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, was made to introduce powers available against those activities which are directed against the integrity and sovereignty of India. Commission of this unlawful activity can lead to imprisonment for that can extends to seven years also even liable for the fine, this is defined under Section 13 of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.

KEYWORDS: Sovereignty, Integrity, Amendment, Terrorism, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.