Section 5: Punishment for organising or directing others to participate in an act of piracy.

Q: What does Section 5 of The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022 (TMAPA) deal with?

Section 5 TMAPA pertains to "Punishment for organising or directing others to participate in an act of piracy.". It is part of the The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 5 of The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022 (TMAPA) prescribes punishment for organising or directing others to participate in an act of piracy. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 5 TMAPA still in force?

Yes, Section 5 of the The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 5 TMAPA?

धारा 5 TMAPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022. Section 5 of The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022 (TMAPA) prescribes punishment for organising or directing others to participate in an act of piracy. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 5 TMAPA?

Dhara 5 TMAPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 5 of the The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 5 of The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022 (TMAPA) prescribes punishment for organising or directing others to participate in an act of piracy. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 5 of The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022?

Cite as: "Section 5, The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022 (TMAPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022, 2022, § 5 (India).

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The Maritime Anti-Piracy Act, 2022

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 5

Punishment for organising or directing others to participate in an act of piracy.

Whoever participates or organises or directs other person to participate in an act of piracy shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to fourteen years or with fine or with both.