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SHORT ANSWER: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) allows military forces to maintain public order in disturbed areas while providing certain legal protections. DETAILS: - AFSPA grants special powers to armed forces in areas declared as "disturbed." - It allows military personnel to arrest without a warrant and use force, including lethal force, under specific circumstances. - The Act aims to balance military action with the need for civil rights by requiring the use of these powers to be justified. PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable): - Misuse of powers under AFSPA can lead to legal action against military personnel, but they are generally protected from prosecution without prior sanction. SOURCE: - Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958
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