Officers competent to investigate offence under Chapters IV and VI

In force From 30 Dec 1967 Act 37 of 1967 As on 14 Oct 2026

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

Section 43 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with officers competent to investigate offence under Chapters IV and VI. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code, no police officer,-- (a) in the case of the Delhi Special Police Establishment, constituted under sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (25 of 1946), below the rank of a Deputy Superintendent of Police or a po The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code, no police officer,--
(a) in the case of the Delhi Special Police Establishment, constituted under sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (25 of 1946), below the rank of a Deputy Superintendent of Police or a police officer of equivalent rank;
(b) in the metropolitan areas of Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Ahmedabad and any other metropolitan area notified as such under sub-section (1) of section 8 of the Code, below the rank of an Assistant Commissioner of Police;
¹[(ba) in the case of National Investigation Agency, below the rank of Inspector];
(c) in any case not relatable to clause (a) ¹[or clause (ba)], below the rank of a Deputy Superintendent of Police or a police officer of an equivalent rank,
Shall investigate any offence punishable under Chapter IV or VI.
Section 43, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).

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Delhi Special Police Establishment Act s. 2 Constitution and powers of special police establishment

Questions about Section 43

What does Section 43 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?

Section 43 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Officers competent to investigate offence under Chapters IV and VI". Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code, no police officer,-- (a) in the case of the Delhi Special Police Establishment, constituted under sub-section (1) of section 2 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act, 1946 (25 of 1946), below the rank of a Deputy Superintendent of Police or a po

How do I find court cases under Section 43 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 43, section 43 Uapa, section 43 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 43 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 2 (Constitution and powers of special police establishment), so none of them can safely be read on its own.

When did Section 43 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?

Section 43 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 43, 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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