The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005

The Weapons of Mass Destruction and Their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005, is an Indian law that aims to prohibit unlawful activities related to weapons of mass destruction and their delivery systems. The Act was enacted to safeguard India's national security as a Nuclear Weapon State and to prevent the acquisition of weapons of mass destruction by non-State actors or terrorists.

The Act prohibits the manufacture, acquisition, possession, development, transport, transfer, brokering, financing, export, re-export, transit, transshipment, or use of biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons and their delivery systems. It also prohibits the transfer of materials, equipment, technology, or services related to these weapons to non-State actors or terrorists.

The Act provides for various provisions, including definitions, powers to identify, designate, categorize, or regulate certain activities, power to appoint Advisory Committees, delegation of powers, prohibition relating to weapons of mass destruction, and punishment for offenses committed under the Act.

The Act also provides for specific punishments for offenses committed under it, including imprisonment for a term that may extend to life, fine, and confiscation of property. The Act applies to various individuals and entities, including citizens of India, companies, directors, managers, secretaries, and other officers.

The Act has several provisions that protect the action taken in good faith by the Central Government or any officer authorized by it under this Act. It also provides for the protection of the national security of India as a Nuclear Weapon State.

The Act is enforceable and can be enforced through various mechanisms, including cognizance of offenses, bar of jurisdiction of civil courts, and other laws. The Act has been made to ensure that no action or proceedings taken under this Act are called in question in any civil court.