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Section 34 of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 empowers ___________ to amend the Schedule?

Correct answer: D. Government

  • A. Anti-Terrorism Court
  • B. High Court
  • C. Supreme Court
  • D. Government

Explanation

Section 34 gives the Government the authority to amend the Schedule by notification. Courts do not possess this general scheduling power under the provision.

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