Why is it in the news?
- In 2023, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) achieved an impressive 70% conviction rate.
National Investigating Agency
About
- Enacted after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack in November 2008.
- Presently functioning as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency in India.
Objectives
- Thoroughly professional investigative agency aligned with international standards.
- Set excellence in counter-terrorism and national security investigations.
- Develop a highly trained, partnership-oriented workforce.
- Ensure effective and speedy trials.
- Create deterrence for existing and potential terrorist groups/individuals.
- Develop as a storehouse of all terrorist-related information.
Jurisdiction
- Operates throughout India.
- Applies to Indian citizens outside the country.
- Covers persons in government service globally.
- Encompasses persons on Indian-registered ships and aircraft.
- Pertains to individuals committing scheduled offenses beyond India affecting Indian citizens or the interest of India.
| NIA (Amendment) Act 2019 · Empowers the NIA to probe terror attacks targeting Indians and Indian interests abroad. · Allows investigation into offenses like human trafficking, fake currency, prohibited arms, and cyber-terrorism. · Includes Section 66-F of the Information Technology Act in the schedule, addressing cyber terrorism with punishment extending to life imprisonment.
NIA Special Courts · Various Special Courts notified by the Government of India for the trial of cases arising from offenses committed in various states of the Union. · Appeals from Special Court judgments, sentences, or orders go to the High Court, on facts and law. · Every appeal heard by a bench of two Judges of the High Court. · Aims for disposal within three months from the date of admission of the appeal. · State Government may constitute one or more Special Courts for the trial of offenses specified in the Schedule. |
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