Section 56: Overriding effect

Q: What does Section 56 of The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) deal with?

Section 56 POTA pertains to "Overriding effect". It is part of the The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 56 of The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) governs overriding effect. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 56 POTA still in force?

Yes, Section 56 of the The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 56 POTA?

धारा 56 POTA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 56 of the The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002. Section 56 of The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) governs overriding effect. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 56 POTA?

Dhara 56 POTA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 56 of the The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 56 of The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA) governs overriding effect. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 56 of The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002?

Cite as: "Section 56, The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002 (POTA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, 2002, § 56 (India).

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The Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002

Chapter VIMIS — cellaneous

Section 56

Overriding effect

.The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any enactment other than this Act or in any instrument having effect by virtue of any enactment other than this Act.