Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, 1967

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Last updated: November 20, 2025

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

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