Lok Sabha Clears Bill To Expand Powers Of National Investigation Agency [Read Bill]

The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the National Investigation Agency (Amendment) Bill 2019, which seeks to expand the powers and jurisdiction of the NIA.New offences in ScheduleThe NIA has powers to investigate the offences listed in the Schedule of the NIA Act, which now includes offences under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act,1967, Atomic Energy Act, 1962, Anti-Hijacking Act, 1982,...