The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016.

The Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016 is an Act to give effect to the Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft and for matters connected therewith. The Act extends to the whole of India and applies to any offence thereunder committed outside India by any person. It comes into force on a date specified by the Central Government.

The Act defines hijacking as the unlawful seizure or exercise of control of an aircraft in service, and provides for punishment for such acts. The Act also provides for the conferment of powers of investigations, etc., on officers of the Central Government or the Agency.

The jurisdiction of the court is defined, and the offences triable by a Designated Court are specified. The Act applies to proceedings before a Designated Court, and the provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, shall apply thereto.

The Act provides for the protection of action taken in good faith, and the powers of investigating officers to seize or attach property. It also provides for confiscation and forfeiture of property, and makes rules for carrying out its provisions.

The Anti-Hijacking Act, 1982 is hereby repealed, but the previous operation of the said Act shall not affect any right, privilege, obligation, liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment incurred under it.