Devender Pal Singh vs State National Capital Territory Of ...

The Supreme Court emphasized the need to interpret the Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act, 1985 (TADA) in light of its legislative intent, particularly in defining 'terrorist acts' under Section 2(h) and Section 3(1). The Court held that the determination of whether an act qualifies as terrorism depends on the intention to instill fear or overawe the government, which must be inferred from the circumstances of each case. The judgment reiterated that terrorism cannot be precisely defined, reflecting on its complex nature and the challenges faced in international consensus on the term.