Section 20: Punishment for being member of terrorist gang or organisation

Q: What does Section 20 of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 (TUAPAA) deal with?

Section 20 TUAPAA pertains to "Punishment for being member of terrorist gang or organisation". It is part of the The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 20 of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 (TUAPAA) prescribes punishment for being member of terrorist gang or organisation. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 20 TUAPAA still in force?

Yes, Section 20 of the The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 20 TUAPAA?

धारा 20 TUAPAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 20 of the The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019. Section 20 of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 (TUAPAA) prescribes punishment for being member of terrorist gang or organisation. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 20 TUAPAA?

Dhara 20 TUAPAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 20 of the The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 20 of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 (TUAPAA) prescribes punishment for being member of terrorist gang or organisation. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 20 of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019?

Cite as: "Section 20, The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 (TUAPAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019, § 20 (India).

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The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019

Chapter IIIO — FFENCES AND PENALTIES

Section 20

Punishment for being member of terrorist gang or organisation

Any person who is a member of a terrorist gang or a terrorist organisation, which is involved in terrorist act, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.