NIA Amendment Act, 2019
The NIA Amendment Act was passed in 2019. It was formed for speedy investigation and prosecution of crimes like cyber-terrorism, fake currencies, illegal arms, and the selling of illegal weapons under the Explosive Substances Act of 1908. The amended act includes territories outside India. The amendment gave power to the central government to turn the session courts into special courts of the NIA after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court. The same power is conferred on the state governments as well.
National Investigation Agency (NIA)
The National Investigation Agency is an investigation agency functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs that ensures that the sovereignty, security, and integrity of India are preserved. They investigate those crimes that spread fear amongst the Indian citizens and threaten their safety and security.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is an anti-terrorism law enforcement organization in India. By official proclamation of the Ministry of Home Affairs, the agency is authorized to handle the investigation of terror-related crimes throughout states without specific consent from the states.
In this article, we will cover the National Investing Agency, its history, composition, objectives, functions, regional offices, and jurisdictions, along with the NIA Amendment Act of 2019.
Table of Content
- What is the National Investigation Agency?
- History of the National Investigation Agency
- Composition of the National Investigation Agency
- Objectives of the National Investigation Agency
- Functions of the National Investigation Agency
- Jurisdiction of the National Investigation Agency
- Regional Offices of National Investigation Agency
- NIA Amendment Act, 2019
- NIA Special Courts
- Recent Amendments to National Investigation Agency
- National Investigation Agency UPSC