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Q93 (CISF/2026) Polity & Governance › Governance, Policies & Social Justice

In order to deter and penalise Hoax Bomb Threats at airports in India, action may be taken under the provisions of which of the following Acts? 1. Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982 2. Information Technology Act, 2000 3. Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 4. CISF Act and Rules Select the answer using the code given below:

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Action against hoax bomb threats at airports in India is taken under a combination of sector-specific and communication-related laws:

  • Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982: This is the primary legislation for aviation security. Section 3(1)(d) specifically addresses the communication of false information that endangers the safety of an aircraft. The government is currently amending this Act to strengthen penalties and cover ground-based threats more effectively.
  • Information Technology Act, 2000: This is invoked when threats are issued through digital platforms such as social media or email.
  • Indian Telegraph Act, 1885: This Act provides the legal framework for penalizing false or misleading messages sent via telephonic communication.

The CISF Act governs the administration and duties of the Central Industrial Security Force but does not contain penal provisions for prosecuting individuals for hoax threats. Additionally, the government uses the Aircraft Rules to place offenders on a 'No-Fly List'.

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