Act 21 of 1990

The Armed Forces (Jammu and Kashmir) Special Powers Act, 1990

An Act to enable certain special powers to be conferred upon members of the armed forces in the disturbed areas in the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
  • Enacted 1990-09-10
  • 8 sections
SectionTitle
1 Short title, extent and commencement. Read
2 Definitions. Read
3 Power to declare areas to be disturbed areas. Read
4 Special powers of the armed forces. Read
5 Power of search to include powers to break open locks, etc. Read
6 Arrested persons and seized property to be made over to the police. Read
7 Protection of persons acting in good faith under this Act. Read
8 Repeal and saving. Read
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