Legal Framework — Prelims Questions

Which of the following constitutional articles imposes a duty on the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance?

Consider the following statements regarding the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) 2019 amendments: 1. The amendments empowered the Central Government to designate individuals as terrorists. 2. NIA officers of the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police or above can now investigate scheduled offenses. 3. The amendments expanded the list of scheduled offenses to include cyber-terrorism and human trafficking. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT a ground for preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA) 1980?

Regarding the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), consider the following statements: 1. It grants immunity from prosecution to armed forces personnel for actions taken under the Act without prior sanction from the Central Government. 2. The Supreme Court, in Naga People's Movement of Human Rights v. Union of India, upheld its constitutional validity but laid down guidelines for its implementation. 3. It can be invoked by the Central Government only in states bordering international boundaries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following writs is most relevant for challenging arbitrary or unlawful preventive detention?