Violence Trends — Legal Reforms

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
UAPA Amendment Act	2019	Empowered the central government to designate individuals as terrorists, expanded NIA jurisdiction, and strengthened prosecution mechanisms. Added provisions for attachment of property and enhanced punishment for terrorist financing.	Significantly enhanced central government's counter-terrorism capabilities and improved conviction rates in terrorism cases from 12% to 94% by 2023.
IT Act Amendment	2021	Strengthened provisions against cyber terrorism under Section 66F, enhanced due diligence requirements for intermediaries, and established grievance redressal mechanisms for digital platforms.	Improved legal framework for addressing cyber violence and online radicalization, contributing to better detection and prosecution of cyber crimes.