Section 16: Punishment for terrorist act.

Q: What does Section 16 of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) deal with?

Section 16 UAPA pertains to "Punishment for terrorist act.". It is part of the The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 16 of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) prescribes punishment for terrorist act. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 16 UAPA still in force?

Yes, Section 16 of the The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 16 UAPA?

धारा 16 UAPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. Section 16 of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) prescribes punishment for terrorist act. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 16 UAPA?

Dhara 16 UAPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 16 of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA) prescribes punishment for terrorist act. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 16 of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967?

Cite as: "Section 16, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, 1967, § 16 (India).

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