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Section 22C of The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967

1[22C. Punishment for offences by companies, societies or trusts.—Where any offence under the Act has been committed by a company or a society or a trust, as the case may be, every person (including promoter of company or trust or settlor of the trust) who at the time of the offence was either in charge or responsible for the conduct of the business shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and shall also be liable with fine which shall not be less than five crore rupees and which may extend to ten crore rupees.]

Summary

This section sets the specific punishments for individuals in charge of companies, societies, or trusts that break this law.
The minimum prison sentence for these responsible persons is seven years.
The maximum prison sentence can extend to imprisonment for life.
A mandatory fine is also imposed on these individuals.
The fine cannot be less than five crore rupees.
The maximum fine can be as high as ten crore rupees.

Practical examples

1In 2027, Mr. Khanna is found responsible for a company's terrorist activities. Under Section 22C, the judge sentences him to ten years in prison and imposes a fine of six crore rupees.

2A promoter of a society is convicted under Section 22C. The court decides the crime was very severe and sentences the promoter to life imprisonment with a fine of ten crore rupees.

FAQ

1. What is the minimum fine under Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967?

The minimum fine under Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 is five crore rupees.

2. Can someone go to jail for life under Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967?

Yes, Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 allows for imprisonment for a term that may extend to life.

3. Does Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 apply to the promoters of a trust?

Yes, Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 specifically includes promoters of companies or trusts and settlors of trusts.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, what is the shortest prison term a court can give to a person in charge of a guilty trust?

Q2.What is the maximum fine possible for a promoter under Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967?

Q3.If a company is found guilty under Section 22A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, which provision determines the specific jail time for the person in charge?

Q4.Which of the following people is NOT explicitly named in Section 22C of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 as being punishable?

22BPreviousSection 22B Offences by societies or trusts.23NextSection 23 Enhanced penalties.

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