Offence of raising fund for a terrorist organisation

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 Cited by 1 provision

Section 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with offence of raising fund for a terrorist organisation. A person commits the offence of raising fund for a terrorist organisation, who, with intention to further the activity of a terrorist organisation,— (a) invites another person to provide money or other property, and intends that it should be used, or has reasonable cause to suspect that it might be The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.

(1) A person commits the offence of raising fund for a terrorist organisation, who, with intention to further the activity of a terrorist organisation,—
(a) invites another person to provide money or other property, and intends that it should be used, or has reasonable cause to suspect that it might be used, for the purposes of terrorism; or
(b) receives money or other property, and intends that it should be used, or has reasonable cause to suspect that it might be used, for the purposes of terrorism; or
(c) provides money or other property, and knows, or has reasonable cause to suspect, that it would or might be used for the purposes of terrorism.
¹[Explanation.—For the purposes of this sub-section, a reference to provide money or other property includes—
(a) of its being given, lent or otherwise made available, whether or not for consideration; or
(b) raising, collecting or providing funds through production or smuggling or circulation of high quality counterfeit Indian currency.]
(2) A person, who commits the offence of raising fund for a terrorist organisation under sub-section (1), shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term not exceeding fourteen years, or with fine, or with both.
Section 40, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).

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Questions about Section 40

What does Section 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?

Section 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Offence of raising fund for a terrorist organisation". A person commits the offence of raising fund for a terrorist organisation, who, with intention to further the activity of a terrorist organisation,— (a) invites another person to provide money or other property, and intends that it should be used, or has reasonable cause to suspect that it might be

How do I find court cases under Section 40 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 40, section 40 Uapa, section 40 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 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?

Section 40 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 40, 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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