Global Terrorism and Major Indian Legislations

Abstract

Terrorism has nowadays become a world-wide phenomenon. Terrorist attacks on targets in many countries have occurred and continue to occur with depressing regularity. Terrorism poses a real threat to the very survival of humanity and is set to deprive humankind of its most highly prized treasure of peace, security and understanding among nations which are the key underpinnings of sustainable human progress. It is driven by fanaticism and uses increasingly sophisticated weaponry leading to large scale devastation. India is one of the most terrorism-troubled countries in the world. The case of India is unique in comparison to many other countries of the world as it is the country with the greatest number of indigenous, home-grown terror groups along with a substantial presence of transnational terrorist entities on its soil and in neighboring countries, posing a constant threat to its security. This paper has discussed the effectiveness of the provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 in dealing with offenses related to terrorism. This paper also includes an overview of the current Anti-Terrorism legislations in India and an analysis of the same.

Keywords: Global Terrorism, Anti Terrorism Legislations in India

JEL Classification: K14