Offences to be cognizable

In force From 30 Dec 1967 Act 37 of 1967 As on 21 Oct 2026

Act 37 of 1967 Ministry Home Affairs Enacted 30 Dec 1967 In force 30 Dec 1967 Instruments 2

Section 14 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with offences to be cognizable. Notwithstanding anything contained in the [Code], an offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the ¹[Code], an offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable.
Section 14, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).

Made under this section, and citing it

2 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

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Questions about Section 14

What does Section 14 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?

Section 14 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Offences to be cognizable". Notwithstanding anything contained in the [Code], an offence punishable under this Act shall be cognizable.

How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) 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: Uapa 14, section 14 Uapa, section 14 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) 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 14 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and has it changed?

2 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal Order dated 6.11.2019 confirming the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as an unlawful association w.e.f. 14.05.2019 (2019), then Tribunal under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 in High Court of Delhi, in the matter of Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eleam (LTTE) (2012).

When did Section 14 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?

Section 14 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 14, came into force on 30 Dec 1967, having been enacted on 30 Dec 1967. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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