May 27, 2024
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The City administration has imposed Section 144 of CrPC to prohibt the public gathering.
About Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC):
It empowers Executive Magistrates in India to issue orders to maintain public order in urgent cases.
What it allows:
Key features:
Temporary: Orders under Section 144 are valid for a maximum of two months, extendable by the state government to a maximum of six months.
Directed at: Orders can be directed towards specific individuals, a group of people in a locality, or the general public in a designated area.
Emergency situations: It’s typically used in urgent situations to prevent imminent danger to public peace or safety.
Related sections:
Section 130: Empowers magistrates to prevent cognizable offenses (serious crimes). Section 133: Deals with removal of public nuisances. Section 151: Allows magistrates to take action to prevent disturbance of public tranquility. Other Important Points:
Case law Case: Simon and Ors. v. State (Madras High Court-2022) Ruling: This case highlights the balance between public order and freedom of expression.
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