Section51
The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

Impounding of passport and arms licence of person charge sheeted under the Act

In force From 30 Dec 1967 Act 37 of 1967 As on 17 Oct 2026

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

Section 51 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 deals with impounding of passport and arms licence of person charge sheeted under the Act. Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the passport and the arms licence of a person, who is charge-sheeted for having committed any offence under this Act, shall be deemed to have been impounded for such period as the court may deem fit. The Act came into force on 30 Dec 1967.

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the passport and the arms licence of a person, who is charge-sheeted for having committed any offence under this Act, shall be deemed to have been impounded for such period as the court may deem fit.

Section 51, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (Act 37 of 1967).

Questions about Section 51

What does Section 51 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act deal with?

Section 51 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act is headed "Impounding of passport and arms licence of person charge sheeted under the Act". Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the passport and the arms licence of a person, who is charge-sheeted for having committed any offence under this Act, shall be deemed to have been impounded for such period as the court may deem fit.

How do I find court cases under Section 51 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 51, section 51 Uapa, section 51 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 51 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act come into force?

Section 51 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, cited as Uapa 51, 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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