alleryStart learning →Which Act rests on Articles 33 and 34, which protect persons acting under martial law?
ARepresentation of the People Act
BOfficial Secrets Act, 1923
CArmed Forces Special Powers Act
DRight to Information Act, 2005
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Armed Forces Special Powers Act
1. Articles 33 and 34 let Parliament protect such persons.
2. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act is based on them.
3. It has caused tensions in some regions.
_Source: syllabus Political Science, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 7, Federalism._
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