Lok Sabha passes NIA Amendment Bill to give more power to anti-terror agency
In a bid to give more power to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill to allow India's anti-terror agency to investigate cases of terrorism targeting Indians as well as Indian assets abroad. The Bill, which amends the NIA Act, 2008, was first introduced by the Minister for Home Affairs, Amit Shah, on July 8, 2019.
The Act provides for a national-level agency to investigate and prosecute offences listed in a schedule (scheduled offences). It also facilitates the creation of Special Courts for the trial of scheduled offences.
Jul 16, 2019, 08:14 AM IST
All you need to know about National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill 2019 passed by Lok Sabha
The Bill amends the NIA Act, 2008 and provides for a national-level agency to investigate and prosecute offences listed in a schedule (scheduled offences).
Jul 15, 2019, 19:17 PM IST
Lok Sabha passes bill to empower National Investigation Agency in fight against terrorism
Batting for the Bill in Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged members of opposition parties to remain united on the issue.
Jul 15, 2019, 16:58 PM IST
