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The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958
[Act No. 28 of 1958]
[11th September, 1958.]
Contents |
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Title | The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 |
Sections | Particulars |
1. | Short title and extent |
2. | Definitions |
3. | Power to declare areas to be disturbed areas |
4. | Special powers of the armed forces |
5. | Arrested persons to be made over to the police |
6. | Protection to persons acting under Act |
7. | Repeal and saving |
Overview
The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) grants special powers to the armed forces in areas declared as "disturbed" due to internal conflicts or threats to…
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