The Jammu and Kashmir Prevention and Suppression of Sabotage Act, 1965
The Jammu and Kashmir Prevention and Suppression of Sabotage Act, 1965
The Jammu and Kashmir Prevention and Suppression of Sabotage Act, 1965 regulates acts of sabotage involving explosives or incendiary substances within the region of Jammu and Kashmir. It applies to anyone who intentionally uses dangerous materials to cause death, bodily injury, or severe damage to public infrastructure and private property such as buildings, bridges, roads, and aerodromes. The legislation imposes harsh penalties, including life imprisonment or the death penalty. It also establishes special procedures and dedicated trial courts to expedite proceedings and severely restricts standard appeals. This law matters because it aims to protect vital infrastructure and public safety against destructive acts.
- 1. Short title
- 2. Definitions
- 3. Punishment for Sabotage
- 4. Offences triable under this Act
- 5. Place of trial
- 6. Procedure before the Sessions Judge for trial of offences under this Act
- 7. Review of convictions.
- 8. Transfer of cases from one Sessions Judge to another.
- 9. Trial of other offences.
- 10. Appointment of legal counsel to defend the accused.
- 11. Special rule of evidence.
- 12. Exclusion of jurisdiction of other Courts.
- 13. Application of the Code.
- 14. Power to make rules.
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