Punishment for holding proceeds of terrorism
Section 21 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with punishment for holding proceeds of terrorism. Whoever knowingly holds any property derived or obtained from commission of any terrorist act or acquired through the terrorist fund shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.] The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.
1[21. Punishment for holding proceeds of terrorism.--Whoever knowingly holds any property derived or obtained from commission of any terrorist act or acquired through the terrorist fund shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.]
Section 21, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).
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Questions about Section 21
What does Section 21 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?
Section 21 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Punishment for holding proceeds of terrorism". [21. Punishment for holding proceeds of terrorism.--Whoever knowingly holds any property derived or obtained from commission of any terrorist act or acquired through the terrorist fund shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liabl
How do I find court cases under Section 21 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 21, section 21 Uapa, section 21 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 21 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and has it changed?
The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there is one: most recently The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Rules, 1968 (English) (1968).
When did Section 21 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?
Section 21 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 21, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions888 words
- 43D. Modified application of certain provisions of the Code585 words
- 8. Power to notify places used for the purpose of an unlawful association570 words
- 7. Power to prohibit the use of funds of an unlawful association541 words
- 25. Powers of investigating officer and Designated Authority and appeal against order of Designated Authority498 words
- 15. Terrorist act423 words
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