Official Secrets Act
(CHAPTER 213)

  Table of Contents

  Long Title

1 Short title

2 Interpretation

3 Penalties for spying

4 Cameras prohibited except under permit

5 Wrongful communication, etc., of information

6 Unauthorised use of uniforms, falsification of reports, forgery, personation and false documents

7 Communications with foreign agents to be evidence of commission of certain offences

8 Interfering with police officers or members of the armed forces

9 Power to require production of messages

10 Duty of giving information as to commission of offences

11 Harbouring

12 Attempts, incitements, etc.

13 Power to arrest

14 Restriction on prosecution

15 Search warrants

16 Trial of offences

17 Punishment

17A Jurisdiction of District Court

18 Minister may confer police powers on suitable person

19 Powers under Criminal Procedure Code not restricted

  Legislative History