Parliament Attack 2001 — Legal Reforms

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Not an amendment, but a new Act	2002	The Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) was enacted in 2002, largely in response to the Parliament Attack. It aimed to provide a stronger legal framework to combat terrorism, including provisions for preventive detention, special courts, and stricter bail conditions. It replaced the lapsed Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act (TADA).	POTA significantly enhanced the powers of law enforcement agencies in dealing with terror suspects. However, it faced widespread criticism for potential misuse and infringement on civil liberties. It was eventually repealed in 2004 by the UPA government, with many of its provisions subsequently incorporated into the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967, through amendments.