Asked in a 1997 paperModerate

Section 5(1) of the Anti-Terrorism Act, 1997 empowers armed forces or civil armed forces to use ___________ for prevention of terrorist acts and scheduled offences?

Correct answer: B. Force

  • A. Consultation
  • B. Force
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. None of above

Explanation

Section 5(1) authorizes the armed forces and civil armed forces to use force for preventing terrorist acts and scheduled offences. Consultation is not the statutory power asked about.

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