Introduction The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act , 1967 ( UAPA ) stands as one of India’s most significant and debated laws designed to safeguard national integrity and combat terrorism. It empowers the government to curb activities deemed unlawful, including acts that threaten India’s sovereignty or support terrorism. For the general public, understanding the UAPA is vital—not only because of its importance in maintaining internal security but also due to its far-reaching ... Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act , 1967 ( UAPA ) punishes the commission, funding, and support of “unlawful activities” and “terrorist acts”. The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act , 1967 Act 37 of 1967 Published in Gazette 37 on 30 December 1967 Assented to on 30 December 1967 Commenced on 30 December 1967 [This is the version of this document from 31 December 2008.] [Note: The original publication document is not available and this content could not be verified.] [Amended by THE UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES (PREVENTION ) AMENDMENT ACT , 2004 ( Act 29 of 2004) on 29 December 2004] [Amended by THE UNLAWFUL ACTIVITIES (PREVENTION ) AMENDMENT ... What Is UAPA ? The UAPA act aims to stop unlawful and terrorist activities. It allows the government to restrict individuals and associations that promote secession, terrorism, or anti -national sentiments. The law authorizes the central government to declare both groups and individuals as terrorists.
