What is Section 144 according to law? Section 144 is a ruling that prohibits public gatherings in a given jurisdiction. This constitutional provision empowers the district or any executive magistrate in a state or union
What is Section 144 according to law?
Section 144 is a ruling that prohibits public gatherings in a given jurisdiction. This constitutional provision empowers the district or any executive magistrate in a state or union territory to impose the said law during anticipated emergencies. The notification is issued by the District Magistrate of the area.
What is there in section 144?
Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of 1973 authorises the Executive Magistrate of any state or territory to issue an order to prohibit the assembly of four or more people in an area. According to the law, every member of such ‘unlawful assembly’ can be booked for engaging in rioting.
How does section 144 CrPC work?
About Section 144 CrPC: This law empowers the magistrate of any state or union territory in India to pass an order prohibiting the gathering of four or more people in a specified area.
Is Section 144 imposed in Bangalore?
Bengaluru: Section 144 has been imposed in Bengaluru, banning the assembly of more than four people in public. The order was issued by Bengaluru City Police Commissioner and Additional District Magistrate.
Does section 144 apply to offices?
Section 144 does apply to schools, colleges, other educational institutions and government offices. These can be closed according to the order. However, it does not apply in every case. Currently, Section 144 has affected educational institutions in Kalaburagi in Karnataka but not in Bengaluru.
Are pubs allowed to open in Bangalore?
Only those vaccinated at least once will be allowed entry and they will be asked to furnish vaccination certificates. The government has also taken a decision to allow pubs to open from October 3. Theatres and pubs will remain shut in places where the positivity rate is above two per cent, Bommai said.
Why wine shops closed in Bangalore today?
Bengaluru Police Commissioner Alok Kumar on Tuesday said, “Today and tomorrow we’re imposing Section 144 across the city.” “All pubs, wine shops will be closed till 25th. The decision comes after Congress and BJP workers clashed at Race Course Road in Bengaluru ahead of the Karnataka trust vote.