Forfeiture of proceeds of terrorism

In force From 30 Dec 1967 Act 37 of 1967 As on 16 Oct 2026

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

Section 24A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with forfeiture of proceeds of terrorism. No person shall hold or be in possession of any proceeds of terrorism. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.

¹[24A. Forfeiture of proceeds of terrorism.—(1) No person shall hold or be in possession of any proceeds of terrorism.
(2) Proceeds of terrorism, whether held by a terrorist organisation or terrorist gang or by any other person and whether or not such terrorist or other person is prosecuted or convicted for any offence under Chapter IV or Chapter VI, shall be liable to be forfeited to the Central Government or the State Government, as the case may be, in the manner provided under this Chapter.
(3) Where proceedings have been commenced under this section, the court may pass an order directing attachment or forfeiture, as the case may be, of property equivalent to, or, the value of the proceeds of terrorism involved in the offence.]
Section 24A, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).

Questions about Section 24A

What does Section 24A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?

Section 24A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Forfeiture of proceeds of terrorism". [24A. Forfeiture of proceeds of terrorism.—(1) No person shall hold or be in possession of any proceeds of terrorism.

How do I find court cases under Section 24A 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 24A, section 24A Uapa, section 24A 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.

When did Section 24A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?

Section 24A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 24A, 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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