Current Affairs - Bills and Acts - Discussion

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) was enacted in the year 1967 to enhance the prevention of certain unlawful activities, including those related to terrorism and acts challenging India's sovereignty and territorial integrity. This legislation provides legal measures for investigating and prosecuting individuals and associations involved in unlawful activities across the country. The Act passed after the promulgation of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Ordinance in 1966, aims to safeguard national security and maintain public order by empowering agencies like the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to handle cases under its provisions.