Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 amends the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. The Act provides special procedures to deal with terrorist activities, among other things.

Provision

  • Who may commit terrorism
  • Approval for seizure of property by NIA
  • Investigation by NIA
  • Insertion to schedule of treaties

Provision in the Original Act

  • Under the Act, the central government may designate an organisation as a terrorist organisation if it: (i) commits or participates in acts of terrorism, (ii) prepares for terrorism, (iii) promotes terrorism, or (iv) is otherwise involved in terrorism.
  • Under the Act, an investigating officer is required to obtain the prior approval of ....

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