Terrorism (Suppression Of Financing) Act
I appreciate your interest in understanding the Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act and its application in Indian jurisprudence. However, as of my last update in October 2025, there is no specific legislation in India titled the "Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act." India addresses the issue of terrorist financing primarily through the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA), the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA), and by adhering to international conventions and United Nations Security Council Resolutions.
Key Legislative Frameworks Addressing Terrorist Financing in India
1. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA)
Objective: To prevent unlawful activities and associations, and to deal with terrorist activities.
Provisions Related to Financing:
Section 17: Punishment for raising funds for terrorist acts.
Section 18: Punishment for conspiracy, etc., to commit terrorist acts.
Section 19: Punishment for organizing or supporting terrorist camps.
Section 20: Punishment for being a member of a terrorist gang or organization.
Case Law:
State of Maharashtra v. Balakrishna (2000): The court upheld the conviction under UAPA for involvement in terrorist activities, emphasizing the act's role in suppressing financing of terrorism.
NIA v. Yasin Bhatkal (2013): The Supreme Court confirmed the application of UAPA in cases involving terrorist financing and activities.
2. Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)
Objective: To prevent money laundering and to provide for confiscation of property derived from money laundering.
Provisions Related to Terrorist Financing:
Section 3: Defines the offense of money laundering.
Section 4: Punishment for money laundering.
Section 5: Attachment of property involved in money laundering.
Case Law:
Directorate of Enforcement v. M. S. Ahlawat (2015): The Delhi High Court upheld the Enforcement Directorate's action under PMLA in a case involving funds linked to terrorist activities.
ED v. Jindal Steel & Power Ltd. (2017): The Supreme Court ruled on the applicability of PMLA in cases where proceeds of crime are linked to terrorist financing.
3. International Conventions and UNSC Resolutions
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1373 (2001): Mandates all member states to take measures to prevent and suppress the financing of terrorism.
India's Compliance: India has enacted laws and taken measures in line with UNSC Resolution 1373, including freezing assets, criminalizing terrorist financing, and enhancing international cooperation.
Conclusion
While there is no specific "Terrorism (Suppression of Financing) Act" in India, the country effectively addresses the issue of terrorist financing through a combination of the UAPA, PMLA, and adherence to international conventions. These legal frameworks provide comprehensive measures to combat and suppress the financing of terrorism.
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