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The act gives room for the government to keep a person in jail for about 12 months even without any charges. As Corona pandemic spreads, offenders are attacking doctors, security and medical staff across the country. They have been booked under this law.

Here we discuss the various provisions of the National Security Act 1980, its scope and various provisions.

Introduced in India on September 23, 1980, the NSA empowers the state and central governments to detain any individual suspected or found to be a threat to national security. It can also keep them in jail for as long as 12 months even without any charges. The various reasons for which a person can be booked under this law include acting against the security and welfare of the nation, damaging the countrys foreign relations, and obstructing the supply of essential services to the community.

Different provisions of the NSA, 1980

The officer concerned can keep the suspect under NSA under captivity for 5 days even without assigning any reason. Under some special circumstances, this period can extend for a period of 10 to 12 days. Beyond this period, the officer will need the permission of the state or central government to retain the person in detention.

The government will create a panel to deal with the cases booked under NSA and the person arrested under the act cannot avail of any aid by a legal practitioner in any way during the course of the proceedings.

Scope of the NSA, 1980

The NSA empowers the government to keep the suspect in jail for a period of 12 months even without any charges whatsoever. In case any fresh evidence is found against the arrested individual, the jail term can be extended.

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What you must know about NSA: Its scope and provisions - Business Insider India