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The Arunachal Pradesh (Criminal Law Amendment) Act, 1987

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This Act adds Arunachal Pradesh-specific provisions to national criminal laws, extending to the entire territory of Arunachal Pradesh. It modifies penalties in the Indian Penal Code by increasing imprisonment terms from three to five years for certain offenses, including those affecting religious feelings. The legislation amends criminal procedure rules to address property defacement under the 1987 Prevention of Defacement of Property Act, ensuring courts can prosecute related crimes. These changes reinforce Arunachal Pradesh's specific needs for religious harmony and property protection.

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  1. 1. Short title and extent
  2. 2. Amendment of Central Act 45 of 1860
  3. 3. Amendment of Central Act 2 of 1974
  4. 4. Amendment of Central Act 46 of 1952

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