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Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997

Establishes Anti-Terrorism Courts and defines terrorism, scheduled offences and special powers of investigation and trial.

Subject: Special / Criminal Year: 1997 Pages: 74 Reviewed: 2 Apr 2026

Establishes Anti-Terrorism Courts and defines terrorism, scheduled offences and special powers of investigation and trial.

Key provisions

  • Section 6 - terrorism defined
  • Section 7 - punishment for acts of terrorism
  • Section 21-D - remand provisions
  • Third Schedule - scheduled offences

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