In force · As amended up to 2026-08
Explanation.—If any question arises as to whether any society, institution, association or organisation
is of a purely social, recreational or religious nature under clause (b) of this sub-section, the decision of
the Central Government thereon shall be final.
(2) No member of an Intelligence Organisation, shall participate in, or address, any meeting or take
part in any demonstration organised by any body of persons for any political purposes or for such other
purposes as may be prescribed.
3. Restrictions respecting right to form association, freedom of speech, etc.
Source: India Code