The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (2027 Edition)

This 2027 edition of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967), published as a Bare Act with short comments, provides a comprehensive and reliable legal reference on the statutory framework for preventing unlawful activities and dealing with matters relating to terrorism and national security in India. The edition incorporates amendments made by the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 (28 of 2019), dated 8-8-2019, as well as the amendments specified on the cover, including those brought into force through S.O. 1120(E), dated 7-3-2024.

The book presents the statutory provisions of the Act along with short comments and includes important rules and related legislation for convenient legal reference. It is particularly useful for understanding provisions concerning unlawful associations, terrorist activities, investigation, prosecution, designation and related regulatory mechanisms.

The content includes:

• The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967
• Provisions relating to unlawful associations and unlawful activities
• Measures for prevention and punishment of unlawful activities
• Provisions relating to terrorist activities and terrorist organisations
• Investigation, prosecution, penalties, and offences under the Act
• Powers and procedures relating to attachment, forfeiture, and related proceedings
• The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Rules, 1968
• The Determination of the Price of the Forfeited Property Rules, 2005
• The Qualifications of Members of the Review Committee Rules, 2004
• The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (Recommendation and Sanction of Prosecution) Rules, 2008
• The National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, as amended by the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Act, 2019
• The National Investigation Agency (Manner of Constitution) Rules, 2008
• The Investigation of High Quality Counterfeit Indian Currency Offences Rules, 2013, as amended vide GSR 22(E), dated 11-1-2019

This edition is particularly suitable for:

• Law students and academicians studying criminal law, national security, and special legislation
• Candidates preparing for judicial services, AIBE, and other competitive examinations
• Advocates and litigators handling criminal and national-security-related matters
• Legal practitioners requiring a convenient reference to the UAPA and allied rules
• Researchers and professionals studying anti-terrorism and national security legislation
• Law enforcement and compliance professionals requiring access to the relevant statutory framework

Whether used for examination preparation, academic study, legal practice, or professional reference, this 2027 edition provides an accessible compilation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, together with the related rules and legislation specified in the publication.