Browse the articles below — a handpicked collection of legal insights, case studies, and explainers across key topics. Dive in and explore the law, one post at a time.
| Sr. No. | Topic Name |
|---|---|
| Introduction & Framework | |
| 1 | Nature, Purpose & Objectives of UAPA |
| 2 | Historical Background & Evolution of UAPA |
| 3 | Key Amendments (2004, 2008, 2012, 2019) |
| 4 | Scope & Applicability of the Act |
| Important Definitions (Section 2) | |
| 5 | Unlawful Activity |
| 6 | Unlawful Association |
| 7 | Terrorist Act |
| 8 | Terrorist Organisation |
| 9 | Terrorist Gang |
| 10 | Funds Used for Terrorism |
| 11 | Person — Individual Terrorist (Post–2019 Amendment) |
| Unlawful Associations (Ch. II) | |
| 12 | Declaration of an Unlawful Association |
| 13 | Powers of Central Government |
| 14 | Tribunal for Confirmation of Ban |
| 15 | Procedure & Powers of Tribunal |
| 16 | Consequences of Unlawful Association Declaration |
| Punishments & Offences Under UAPA | |
| 17 | Penalties for Unlawful Activities |
| 18 | Penalties for Membership of Unlawful Association |
| 19 | Offences Relating to Terrorist Acts |
| 20 | Offences Relating to Terrorist Organisations |
| 21 | Offences Relating to Terrorist Funding |
| 22 | Harbouring, Concealing, Recruiting & Aiding Terrorists |
| 23 | Organising Terrorist Camps |
| 24 | Offences by Companies, Firms & Associations |
| Terrorist Organisations (Schedule) | |
| 25 | Listing of Terrorist Organisations |
| 26 | Procedure for Adding/Removing Organisations |
| 27 | Consequences of Being a Listed Organisation |
| Powers of Central Government | |
| 28 | Power to Declare Individuals as Terrorists |
| 29 | Power of Search, Seizure & Attachments |
| 30 | Property Forfeiture & Attachment Provisions |
| Investigation & Arrest | |
| 31 | Designated Authority for Investigation (NIA/State Agencies) |
| 32 | Powers of NIA under UAPA |
| 33 | Arrest without Warrant |
| 34 | Seizure of Property & Documents |
| 35 | Electronic Evidence & Interception Powers |
| Bail Provisions & Restrictions | |
| 36 | Section 43D(5) – Restrictions on Bail |
| 37 | Prima Facie Case Standard for Bail |
| 38 | Default Bail – Extended Time for Investigation |
| 39 | Judicial Interpretations on Bail under UAPA |
| Special Courts (Ch. VI) | |
| 40 | Establishment of Special Courts |
| 41 | Appointment of Judges |
| 42 | Procedure & Powers of Special Courts |
| 43 | In-camera Trials & Witness Protection |
| Search, Seizure, Forfeiture | |
| 44 | Search & Seizure Procedures |
| 45 | Attachment & Forfeiture of Property |
| 46 | Powers of Investigation Officers |
| 47 | Reports to Designated Court |
| Procedure & Safeguards | |
| 48 | Cognizable & Non-bailable Nature |
| 49 | Burden of Proof Presumptions |
| 50 | Reporting Requirements of Agencies |
| 51 | Protection of Action Taken in Good Faith |
| Important Case Laws | |
| 52 | Key Supreme Court Judgments Interpreting UAPA |
| 53 | Bail Jurisprudence Under UAPA |
| 54 | Interpretation of “Terrorist Act” & “Unlawful Activity” |
| Comparison & Contemporary Issues | |
| 55 | Comparison with Anti-terror Laws (TADA, POTA) |
| 56 | Criticisms & Human Rights Concerns |
| 57 | Parliamentary Debates & Recent Developments |