September 12, 2026

Section 18 – Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

18. Punishment for conspiracy, etc.

Whoever conspires or attempts to commit, or advocates, abets, advises or incites, directly or knowingly facilitates the commission of, a terrorist act or any act preparatory to the commission of a terrorist act, shall 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.

“Incites, directly or knowingly facilitates” substituted for “incites or knowingly facilitates” by Act 35 of 2008, s. 7 (w.e.f. 31-12-2008).