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The NIA Act empowers India's National Investigation Agency to investigate and prosecute terror-related and other specified serious offences across state boundaries.
Punjab & Haryana High Court holds that appeals under Section 21 of the NIA Act, 2008, must be filed within 90 days, with no scope for condonation under the Limitation Act. The ruling reinforces that statutory limitations in special laws like UAPA override general provisions, impacting appellants in terrorism-related cases.
Allahabad HC rules that Special Courts under the NIA Act, 2008 cannot assume jurisdiction over scheduled offences unless the Central Government explicitly directs investigation under Section 6. The ruling clarifies that mere inclusion of an offence in the Schedule is insufficient, requiring State agencies to proceed in regular courts unless federal intervention is invoked.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that no second appeal lies under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, but aggrieved parties may file a criminal revision under Section 442 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The court tolled the limitation period during the pendency of the appeal, ensuring the remedy remains accessible.
The Manipur High Court has ruled that Section 19 of the NIA Act requires all NIA trials to proceed on a day-to-day basis, regardless of whether a dedicated court exists, making them top priority over all other pending cases. This binding directive ensures timely justice in terror and national security cases, directly impacting prosecution timelines and accused rights across India.
Chhattisgarh High Court holds that offences under IPC Sections 489-A to 489-E committed before 2019 NIA Amendment remain triable by Special Court (NIA) with trial continuing from existing stage.