UAPA Section 51A: UNSC Updates ISIL & Al-Qaida Sanctions List

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Issued on September 29, 2026

UAPA Section 51A: UNSC Updates ISIL & Al-Qaida Sanctions List

RESERVE BANK OF INDIA 

Please refer to Chapter IX on “Requirements/obligations under International Agreements - Communications from International Agencies” of the Reserve Bank of India - Know Your Customer, Directions, 2025 dated November 28, 2025 (amended as on September 18, 2026) (“Directions”), as applicable, as per which, regulated entity shall ensure that in terms of section 51A of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) (UAPA) Act, 1967 and amendments thereto, it does not have any account in the name of individuals / entities appearing in the lists of individuals and entities, suspected of having terrorist links, which are approved by and periodically circulated by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).