Weapons of Mass Destruction & Their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005

This authoritative edition consolidates and explains the Weapons of Mass Destruction & Their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Act, 2005, India’s core legislation aimed at preventing the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. The book provides the complete statutory text along with structured, simplified commentary that clarifies definitions, prohibited activities, licensing requirements, and controls relating to WMD delivery systems. It discusses critical areas such as export restrictions, assistance prohibitions, technology transfers, enforcement powers, investigative mechanisms, penalties, and the Act’s interface with global non-proliferation regimes. Detailed notes help readers understand the scope of offences, compliance expectations for industries dealing with sensitive materials or technology, and the national security rationale behind the Act. This edition is designed for practitioners who require precise statutory reference and interpretation, as well as students and researchers studying security law, international relations, and strategic affairs. With its focused structure, this book serves as both a quick reference and a deeper analytical resource for those dealing with defence compliance, policy frameworks, or legal enforcement under the WMD Act.