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The Disturbed Areas (Special Courts) Act, 1976

Central

An Act to provide for the speedy trial of certain offences in certain areas and for matters connected therewith.

Act number
77 of 1976
Ministry
Ministry of Law and Justice
Department
Department of Justice
Enacted
11 Jun 1976

Source: IndiaCode Portal, Legislative Department, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. Open on India Code Check against the official text before relying on it.

10 sections

  1. Section 1Short title, extent and commencement.
  2. Section 2Definitions.
  3. Section 3Declaration of an area as disturbed area.
  4. Section 4Constitution of Special Courts.
  5. Section 5Jurisdiction of Special Courts.
  6. Section 6Procedure and powers of Special Courts.
  7. Section 7Power to transfer cases to regular courts.
  8. Section 8Appeal and revision.
  9. Section 9Overriding effect of Act.
  10. Section 10Saving.