The National Security Act, 1980
The National Security Act gives the government the authority to detain a person if the authorities believe he or she poses a risk to national security or is disturbing public order.
On September 23, 1980, former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi signed the National Security Act.
Key Points of The National Security Act, 1980
- The act stipulates for months of pre-trial imprisonment.
- A person can be detained by the states or the central government if they are operating in a way that jeopardizes India’s security.
- If a person poses a threat to India’s international relations, he or she may be held.
- The Act is used to keep the peace in the community.
- It gives the government the authority to imprison foreigners, limit their presence, or remove them from India.
- The Act’s terms are re-informed to every quarter.
Time Period of Detention Under The National Security Act, 1980
A person can be held without charge for up to twelve months. A person might be detained for up to ten days without being informed of the allegations leveled against them. The individual may appeal to a high court executive board, but he or she will not be permitted to have a lawyer present during the trial.
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