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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958

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https://sooperkanoon.com/act/52069

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Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 is Central state legislation published on SooperKanoon in full. Use this page to read the bare act and jump to judgments that cite it.

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Act Text

Preamble1 - Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958
Section1 - Short Title and Extent
Section2 - Definitions
Section3 - Power to Declare Areas to Be Disturbed Areas
Section4 - Special Powers of the Armed Forces
Section5 - Arrested Persons to Be Made over to the Police
Section6 - Protection to Persons Acting Under Act
Section7 - Repeal and Saving

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What is the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958?

The Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958, is Central state legislation available in full text on SooperKanoon. It is commonly used for legal research alongside judgments that interpret and apply its provisions.

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