16. Punishment for terrorist act
16. Punishment for terrorist act—(1) Whoever commits a terrorist act shall,—
(a)
if such act has resulted in the death of any person, be punishable with death or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine;
(b)
in any other case, be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.
Amendment notes (1)
- Subs w.e.f. 21-9-2004 . Subs. by s. 7, ibid., for Chapter IV (w.e.f. 21-9-2004).