Short title and extent
Section 1 of the National Security Act, 1980 deals with short title and extent. This Act may be called the National Security Act, 1980. The Act came into force on 27 Dec 1980.
(1) This Act may be called the National Security Act, 1980.
(2) It extends to the whole of India 1***.
Section 1, The National Security Act, 1980 (Act 65 of 1980).
Made under this section, and citing it
5 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 1
What does Section 1 of the National Security Act deal with?
Section 1 of the National Security Act is headed "Short title and extent". This Act may be called the National Security Act, 1980.
How do I find court cases under Section 1 of the National Security Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: National Security Act 1980 1, section 1 National Security Act 1980, section 1 of the National Security Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 1 of the National Security Act, and has it changed?
5 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently NSA Gazette Notification 12.08.2016 (Advisory Board) (2016), then NSA Gazette Notification 31.08.1987 (1987).
When did Section 1 of the National Security Act come into force?
Section 1 of the National Security Act, cited as National Security Act 1980 1, came into force on 27 Dec 1980, having been enacted on 27 Dec 1980. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 3. Power to make orders detaining certain persons620 words
- 14A. Circumstances in which persons may be detained for periods longer than three months without obtaining the opinion of Advisory Boards518 words
- 17. Act not to have effect with respect to detentions under State laws290 words
- 7. Powers in relation to absconding persons285 words
- 11. Procedure of Advisory Boards223 words
- 14. Revocation of detention orders215 words
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