Section 16. Punishment for terrorist act.

1[16. Punishment for terrorist act--(1) Whoever commits a terrorist act shall,-- (a) if such act has resulted in the death of any person, be punishable with death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine; (b) in any other case, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.]