The National Security Act, 1980

This edition of The National Security Act, 1980 (Act 65 of 1980, dated 27-12-1980), as amended by The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (Act 34 of 2019, dated 9-8-2019, effective from 31-10-2019) and updated with the latest notifications including S.O. 2889(E), dated 8-8-2019, serves as a comprehensive and up-to-date reference on preventive detention laws in India.

The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for legal practitioners, judicial officers, law enforcement agencies, and students of constitutional and criminal law. It ensures direct access to the statutory provisions as they stand, enabling accurate legal referencing and application.

The content spans the full scope of the Act, including:

• Provisions for preventive detention to maintain public order and safeguard national security

• Powers of the Central and State Governments to detain individuals to prevent threats to security

• Procedures for detention orders, grounds of detention, and communication of reasons

• Constitution and functioning of Advisory Boards to review detention cases

• Maximum periods of detention and provisions for extension under specific circumstances

• Special powers in relation to defence of India and maintenance of essential supplies and services

• Application of the Act to Union Territories, including amendments post-Jammu and Kashmir reorganisation

• Safeguards for detainees including rights to representation and periodic review

• Miscellaneous provisions for delegation of powers and rule-making authority

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Law students and academicians focusing on preventive detention and national security laws

• Legal practitioners engaged in constitutional, criminal, and administrative law matters

• Judges and judicial officers handling cases under the Act

• Police, security agencies, and administrative officers implementing preventive detention measures

• Researchers and policy analysts studying internal security legislation

Whether used in a court of law, administrative office, or academic institution, this edition delivers the full legislative authority of The National Security Act, 1980, as applicable in 2022.