Which of the following best describes the nature of Section 18(2) of the National Security Act, 1980?
Section 18 NSA, 1980 is headed "Repeal and saving": sub-section (1) repeals the Ordinance, and sub-section (2) deems action under it to be action under the Act and keeps…
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Which of the following best describes the nature of Section 18(2) of the National Security Act, 1980?
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Correct answer C
Section 18 NSA, 1980 is headed "Repeal and saving": sub-section (1) repeals the Ordinance, and sub-section (2) deems action under it to be action under the Act and keeps pending references alive. It creates no offence and no new power to detain, which come from other sections of the Act.