Section 1 — Short title, extent, application and commencement

(1) This Act may be called the Suppression of Unlawful Acts against Safety of Civil Aviation Act, 1982.

(2) It extends to thewhole of India and, save as otherwise provided in this Act, it applies also toany offence under section 3 committed outside India by any person.

(3) It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification inthe Official Gazette, appoint.