Section 16: Protection of action taken in good faith

Q: What does Section 16 of The National Security (Amendment) Act, 1987 (TNSAA) deal with?

Section 16 TNSAA pertains to "Protection of action taken in good faith". It is part of the The National Security (Amendment) Act, 1987, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 16 of The National Security (Amendment) Act, 1987 (TNSAA) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 16 TNSAA still in force?

Yes, Section 16 of the The National Security (Amendment) Act, 1987 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 16 TNSAA?

धारा 16 TNSAA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The National Security (Amendment) Act, 1987. Section 16 of The National Security (Amendment) Act, 1987 (TNSAA) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 16 TNSAA?

Dhara 16 TNSAA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 16 of the The National Security (Amendment) Act, 1987. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 16 of The National Security (Amendment) Act, 1987 (TNSAA) governs protection of action taken in good faith. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 16 of The National Security (Amendment) Act, 1987?

Cite as: "Section 16, The National Security (Amendment) Act, 1987 (TNSAA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The National Security (Amendment) Act, 1987, 1987, § 16 (India).

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The National Security (Amendment) Act, 1987

Chapter I — Full Text

Section 16

Protection of action taken in good faith

No suit or other legal proceeding shall lie against the Central Government or a State Government, and no suit, prosecution or other legal proceeding shall lie against any person, for anything in good faith done or intended to be done in pursuance of this Act.