Section 144 in UP, Banglalore and other places over Anti-CAA protests
5 years ago

Section 144 in UP, Banglalore and other places over Anti-CAA protests

Op India  

Following the riots unleashed by Muslim mobs across Delhi and other parts of the country to protest against Citizenship Amendment Act, the police and security forces have taken preventive measures under Section 144 of CrPC to counter violent protests that are allegedly planned in a few cities against the Citizenship Act on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Delhi police have not granted permission for the march to be held under the banner of ‘Hum Bharat Ke Log’ against Citizenship Amendment Act from Lal Quila to Shaheed Bhagat Singh Park on Thursday. https://t.co/9iaVHz1vev — ANI December 19, 2019 Similarly, permission has not been granted for the protest march to be held by the left-wing forces including the Communist party from Mandi House to Jantar Mantar over Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC. Meanwhile, on Thursday, Chennai city police also revoked permission to protestors and political outfits for a protest against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act.

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Section 144 extended in Lucknow till July 16
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Section 144 extended in Lucknow till July 16

Hindustan Times  

The Lucknow district administration has imposed fresh Section 144 orders from Saturday, May 18, for the next two months in the state capital ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, various important festivals/programmes, and various entrance examinations. Earlier, on March 17, the district administration imposed Section 144 for two months, ending on May 17. For Representation Only “If this order is …

Section 144 imposed in Leh ahead of Sonam Wangchuk’s ‘Pashmina march’
9 months ago

Section 144 imposed in Leh ahead of Sonam Wangchuk’s ‘Pashmina march’

Hindustan Times  

The administration in Ladakh on Friday decided to impose Section 144 in Leh district ahead of the proposed “Pashmina March” towards the Line of Actual Control on Sunday in support of the Sixth schedule and statehood. The protest, Pashmina March, has been organized by activist Sonam Wangchuk to garner support for his demand of inclusion in the sixth schedule and …

Delhi braces for stir after late push to resolve farmers' protest crisis
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Delhi braces for stir after late push to resolve farmers' protest crisis

Hindustan Times  

Security forces on Monday placed rows of metal barricades, put in shipping containers, lined the streets with concertina wires, and dug up trenches at Delhi’s fringes, as the Capital’s borders turned fortresses a day before farmers from Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh planned to march into the city, even as talks between protesters and Union ministers hit a dead-end after …

Farmers protest: Section 144 imposed in Delhi, Panchkula amid tight security in national capital border areas
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers protest: Section 144 imposed in Delhi, Panchkula amid tight security in national capital border areas

India TV News  

Authorities in Panchkula and Delhi have enforced Section 144, prohibiting the organisation of processions, demonstrations, and marches, both on foot and with vehicles, as well as the carrying of any weapons or implements such as sticks or rods. According to Panchkula's Deputy Commissioner of Police, Sumer Singh Pratap, the decision to impose Section 144 aims to maintain public order and …

Bharatpur collector inspects areas imposed with Sec 144 after internet restoration
1 year, 5 months ago

Bharatpur collector inspects areas imposed with Sec 144 after internet restoration

Hindustan Times  

Bharatpur district collector Lok Bondhu along with the superintendent of police on Friday visited the areas where Section 144 was imposed following the communal violence in neighbouring Haryana’s Nuh. Considering the location near the Haryana border, Section 144 was imposed on Bharatpur’s two tehsils Kaman and Pahari on Wednesday while the internet was also suspended in Nagar and Sikri along …

Section 144 imposed in MP’s Khandwa after communal tension; 5 detained
1 year, 8 months ago

Section 144 imposed in MP’s Khandwa after communal tension; 5 detained

Hindustan Times  

Prohibitions under Section 144 have been imposed in Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa and five people including an independent corporator have been detained after communal tension broke out in the city late Sunday, police said. The Khandwa district administration has imposed Section 144 and heavy police force has been deployed in the area. The tension was created after four Muslim youths thrashed …

'Peaceful Protest One's Constitutional Right' : Former CJI UU Lalit On Rampant Use Of Section 144 CrPC By Delhi Police
1 year, 9 months ago

'Peaceful Protest One's Constitutional Right' : Former CJI UU Lalit On Rampant Use Of Section 144 CrPC By Delhi Police

Live Law  

Former Chief Justice of India UU Lalit expressed concerns over the indiscriminate invocation of Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure by the Delhi police in the national capital. This kind of power in a country governed by rule of law and democracy is not acceptable.” Lalit was speaking on Saturday at a launch of a report titled ‘The …

Section 144 imposed in Lucknow till Jan 10 ahead of upcoming festivals, relaxation on Christmas, New Year
2 years ago

Section 144 imposed in Lucknow till Jan 10 ahead of upcoming festivals, relaxation on Christmas, New Year

India Today  

The Uttar Pradesh government has imposed Section 144 in Lucknow due to upcoming festivals such as Christmas and New Year. SECTION 144 NOT APPLICABLE ON THESE DATES However, the events organised for Christmas, Guru Govind Singh Jayanti, New Year’s Eve, and New Year will be conducted as per the schedule as Section 144 will not be applicable on these days …

Mathura: Security beefed at Shahi Masjid, section 144 imposed. Here’s why
2 years, 1 month ago

Mathura: Security beefed at Shahi Masjid, section 144 imposed. Here’s why

Live Mint  

On Tuesday, section 144 was imposed, and security was deployed around Mathura's Shahi Masjid Idgah and Shri Krishna Janmabhoomi Mandir complex, as the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha had given a call for reciting Hanuman Chalisa inside the Shahi Masjid Idgah to mark the anniversary of the Babri Mosque demolition. Senior Superintendent of Police Shailesh Kumar Pandey, stated that section 144 …

Shivamogga violence: Section 144 till 18 August, sale of liquor restricted over Veer Savarkar, Tipu Sultan poster row
2 years, 4 months ago

Shivamogga violence: Section 144 till 18 August, sale of liquor restricted over Veer Savarkar, Tipu Sultan poster row

Firstpost  

Karnataka Police and Rapid Action Force have been conducting flag march amid Section 144 imposed in Shivamogga after clash broke out between two groups over installation of poster of Veer Savarkar and Tipu Sultan New Delhi: In Karnataka’s Shivamogga, prohibitory orders under Section 144 will remain in force till Thursday, 18 August after clash between two groups over the installation …

Prophet remarks row: Section 144 imposed in Ghaziabad till August 10
2 years, 6 months ago

Prophet remarks row: Section 144 imposed in Ghaziabad till August 10

India TV News  

Highlights Section 144 imposed in Ghaziabad to maintain law & order ahead of festivals amid Prophet row Decision comes after Friday prayers violent protests in several states against Nupur Sharma Section 144 has been imposed till August 10 in Ghaziabad Prophet row: In wake of violent protests after Friday prayers against Nupur Sharma's Prophet Mohammad remarks in Uttar Pradesh and …

UP: Section 144 imposed in Lucknow ahead of Ram Navami and Mahavir Jayanti
2 years, 9 months ago

UP: Section 144 imposed in Lucknow ahead of Ram Navami and Mahavir Jayanti

India TV News  

Highlights UP government imposed Section 144 in Lucknow ahead of festivities Earlier, Section 144 imposed was imposed in UP's Noida Section 144 was imposed in Rajasthan as well The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday imposed Section 144 in Lucknow ahead of festivities like Ram Navami falling on April 10 and Mahavir Jayanti being celebrated on April 14. Earlier, the section …

Sec 144 imposed in Telangana's Nizamabad as tensions erupt over Shivaji statue
2 years, 9 months ago

Sec 144 imposed in Telangana's Nizamabad as tensions erupt over Shivaji statue

India TV News  

Highlights Prohibitory orders were clamped in Bodhan town of Nizamabad district, Telangana. Prohibitory orders were clamped in Bodhan town of Nizamabad district, Telangana, on Sunday after two groups protested and pelted each other with stones over the installation of a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, police said. The prohibitory orders under Section 144 were imposed, said Nizamabad Commissioner of Police …

Kolkata Police imposes section 144 in 200-metre radius of polling stations ahead of Bhabanipur bypolls
3 years, 3 months ago

Kolkata Police imposes section 144 in 200-metre radius of polling stations ahead of Bhabanipur bypolls

India TV News  

The Kolkata Police on Tuesday imposed restrictions under Section 144 of CrPC in the 200-metre radius of polling stations in Bhabanipur Assembly constituency. This came after a delegation of the Bharatiya Janata Party comprising Union Ministers Bhupender Yadav, Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, Anurag Thakur and BJP leader Om Pathak met the Election commission of India over violence and issues related to …

Section 144 invoked in Noida till 30 April as upcoming festivals spark fear of rise in COVID-19 cases
3 years, 9 months ago

Section 144 invoked in Noida till 30 April as upcoming festivals spark fear of rise in COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

Noida: Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar on Tuesday invoked section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure till 30 April, prohibiting unauthorised protests and warning of action against people not following COVID-19 protocols like social distancing and wearing face masks at public places, according to an order. The restrictions have been imposed in view of the upcoming festivals …

Section 144 imposed around India Gate, no gatherings allowed
4 years, 3 months ago

Section 144 imposed around India Gate, no gatherings allowed

India TV News  

Amid nationwide outrage over Hathras gangrape, Delhi Police on Friday announced that the Section 144 CrPC has been imposed around India Gate and cautioned against any gathering. Jantar Mantar and that too with the prior permission of the competent authority," PRO Delhi Police and DCP New Delhi, Eish Singhal said. The order comes after the Aam Aadmi Party has planned …

Heavy security, Section 144 in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh after northeast violence
4 years, 10 months ago

Heavy security, Section 144 in Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh after northeast violence

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Delhi police on Sunday deployed heavy security in the city's Shaheen Bagh area, which has been the epicentre of protests against Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, for nearly 100 days now. The police today also imposed Section 144, which does not allow assembly of four or more people, in the area, in the aftermath of communal violence in the …

High alert in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, Section 144 imposed as ‘precautionary measure’
4 years, 10 months ago

High alert in Delhi's Shaheen Bagh, Section 144 imposed as ‘precautionary measure’

India TV News  

Section 144 imposed in Shaheen Bagh area on Sunday, days after Delhi witnessed multiple incidents of violence. The Delhi Police made heavy deployment of security personnel in Shaheen Bagh, where several women have been leading a protest on the road against the new citizenship law for more than two months. The Hindu Sena had on Saturday called off its protest, …

[CAA Protests] 'Section 144 Order Imposed In Bengaluru In December Illegal' : Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]
4 years, 10 months ago

[CAA Protests] 'Section 144 Order Imposed In Bengaluru In December Illegal' : Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The bench of Chief Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Pradeep Singh Yerur while hearing a bunch of petitions challenging the order had observed; "We are not concerned with the subject of the protests, our concern is about decision making process which undoubtedly curtails the fundamental rights. Issue whether permission granted can be revoked by passing order under section 144 and …

Karnataka HC To Examine On February 12, The Validity Of Section 144 Order Passed By CP On December 18, 2019
5 years ago

Karnataka HC To Examine On February 12, The Validity Of Section 144 Order Passed By CP On December 18, 2019

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday posted to February 12, hearing on bunch of petitions challenging the Section 144 issued by the Commissioner of police, Bengaluru on December 18, 2019, a day ahead of the rallies to be held against Citizenship Act. Issue whether permission granted can be revoked by passing order under section 144 and that also without giving …

Section 144 Does Not Violate Fundamental Rights, It Merely Places Temporary Restrictions In Larger Interest Of Maintaining Public Order: Karnataka Govt Tells HC
5 years ago

Section 144 Does Not Violate Fundamental Rights, It Merely Places Temporary Restrictions In Larger Interest Of Maintaining Public Order: Karnataka Govt Tells HC

Live Law  

The Karnataka Government in it's statement of objection filed in response to a bunch of petitions filed in the Karnataka High Court, challenging order passed under section 144, by the Bengaluru Police Commissoner on December 18, 2019, a day before the Anti Citizenship Act, rallies were to be held in the city, have said that order did not violate the …

Massive protests at Delhi's Mandi House against Citizenship Amendment Act; Sec 144 imposed
5 years ago

Massive protests at Delhi's Mandi House against Citizenship Amendment Act; Sec 144 imposed

India TV News  

Protest against Citizenship Amendment Act once again has taken the centre stage as people gathered at Delhi Mandi House. Protesters displayed their agitation holding banners, posters against the Citizenship Amendment Act and gathered at Mandi House even as Section 144 has been imposed in the area. pic.twitter.com/ZDVZtIxwiJ — ANI December 24, 2019 Former Aam Aadmi Party leader and founder of …

Anti-CAA violence: Section 144 extended till 31st January in entire UP
5 years ago

Anti-CAA violence: Section 144 extended till 31st January in entire UP

Op India  

As the protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act intensified across the country, the situation has turned violent in many places in Uttar Pradesh, prompting the administration to impose prohibitory orders in the entire state. After large scale rioting and arson took place in several places in UP in the name of anti-CAA protests, section 144 of the CRPC has been …

'Can State Proceed On Assumption That Every Protest Will Turn Violent?', Karnataka HC On Sec 144 Order In Bengaluru
5 years ago

'Can State Proceed On Assumption That Every Protest Will Turn Violent?', Karnataka HC On Sec 144 Order In Bengaluru

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Friday questioned the Government about the legality of prohibitory orders imposed under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure in Bengaluru in the wake of anti-CAA protests planned in the city yesterday. The visuals of police detaining historian-scholar Ram Chandra Guha yesterday for holding anti-CAA protests had gone viral in social media. The bench, also …

CAA Protests: Section 144 imposed, internet services suspended in entire Lucknow
5 years ago

CAA Protests: Section 144 imposed, internet services suspended in entire Lucknow

India TV News  

In wake of the violent protests over the amended Citizenship Act, section 144 has been imposed in the entire Lucknow city. Mobile internet services and SMS of all mobile service providers have also been suspended in Lucknow till December 21 noon, a government order on Thursday had stated. Internet services were also suspended in Sambhal, Aligarh, Mau, Ghaziabad and Azamgarh …

Bengaluru IIM students defy ban orders, protest CAA
5 years ago

Bengaluru IIM students defy ban orders, protest CAA

India TV News  

Scores of Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore students on Thursday evening protested against the Citizenship Amendment Act, despite police ban and no permission from the school's administration. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao imposed Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code since 6 a.m. on Thursday to Saturday midnight in view of the shutdown call by social and student organisations. A photograph …

Section 144 imposed in 44 districts of Madhya Pradesh
5 years ago

Section 144 imposed in 44 districts of Madhya Pradesh

India TV News  

Section 144 has been imposed in 44 districts of Madhya Pradesh due to the ongoing protests against the new citizenship law. The new citizenship law, passed by Parliament and approved by the President last week, has triggered massive protests across the country. Protests against the new citizenship law and the proposed NRC swept through a dozen districts of Madhya Pradesh …

Delhi brought to standstill over CAA; Protest fire rages across country, turns violent in Lucknow, Mangaluru
5 years ago

Delhi brought to standstill over CAA; Protest fire rages across country, turns violent in Lucknow, Mangaluru

India TV News  

Massive demonstrations rocked major cities across the country as protestors hit the streets to vent their anger against the Citizenship Amendment Act, affecting internet and causing traffic disruptions. By Thursday evening, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee called for a United Nations referendum on National Register for Citizens and the Citizenship Amendment Act. WEST BENGAL: CM Mamata leads anti-CAA movement; …

Like Kashmir, Sec 144 Is Being Illegally Used to Stifle Dissent
5 years ago

Like Kashmir, Sec 144 Is Being Illegally Used to Stifle Dissent

The Quint  

The 144 orders imposed across the country right now do NOT satisfy this requirement. Maybe you didn’t know this about the law, which you really are supposed to, but you’re going to find that out now that your blatantly illegal orders are being challenged in the Karnataka High Court. The State of UP still takes the cake, however, thanks to …

Scrap CAA-NRC forthwith, Muslim women's association tells PM Modi
5 years ago

Scrap CAA-NRC forthwith, Muslim women's association tells PM Modi

India TV News  

Asserting their right to peaceful protest, the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan on Thursday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi must immediately announce scrapping of the Citizenship Act and the National Register of Citizens, and slammed the imposition of Section 144 in Delhi and several Indian states to block protests, a spokesperson said. BMMA chief Zakia Soman urged Modi to assure …

Anti-Citizenship Act protests on Dec. 19 | One dies of alleged firearm injury in Lucknow; two die in police firing in Mangaluru
5 years ago

Anti-Citizenship Act protests on Dec. 19 | One dies of alleged firearm injury in Lucknow; two die in police firing in Mangaluru

The Hindu  

Several protesters hit the roads in many parts of the country — defying prohibitory orders in some States — against the proposed nationwide NRC and the recently passed amended citizenship law. Delhi | 9.30 p.m. 1,200 protesters detained in Delhi, released later Around 1,200 protesters, who staged a protest for scrapping of the amended Citizenship Act, were detained on Thursday …

Bengaluru police clarifies Section 144 not applicable on those not protesting
5 years ago

Bengaluru police clarifies Section 144 not applicable on those not protesting

Live Mint  

In view of the protests against the Citizenship Act, 2019, Section 144 has been imposed in Bengaluru starting 6 am today to 21 December midnight. Replying to tweets, the Bengaluru police said there is no need to be afraid, buses are as usual plying on the roads. Bengaluru city police commissioner Bhaskar Rao said that there will be no permissions …

Section 144 imposed in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district after anti-CAA protests; Left, Muslim organisations call for a shutdown
5 years ago

Section 144 imposed in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district after anti-CAA protests; Left, Muslim organisations call for a shutdown

Firstpost  

Following the raging protests over the amended Citizenship law, the Karnataka police have issued Section 144 in the Dakshina Kannada district on Thursday Dakshina Kannada: Following the raging protests over the amended Citizenship law, the Karnataka police have issued Section 144 in the Dakshina Kannada district on Thursday. Sindu B Roopesh, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dakshina Kannada, issued the order …

Section 144 imposed in Bengaluru in wake of Citizenship Act protest from today
5 years ago

Section 144 imposed in Bengaluru in wake of Citizenship Act protest from today

India TV News  

Prohibitory orders have been clamped in Bengaluru and Mangaluru in the wake of the ongoing protests against the amended Citizenship Act. Sensing trouble and anticipating that anti-social elements take disadvantage of the situation, we have decided not to allow any protests.” Bengaluru police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao told reporters that none should organise protests in the city from 6 AM tomorrow …

Section 144 in place; schools, colleges to remain closed in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi today
5 years ago

Section 144 in place; schools, colleges to remain closed in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi today

Hindustan Times  

All schools and colleges in Karnataka’s Kalaburagi will remain closed on Thursday as Section 144 will be imposed from the morning, District Commissioner Sharath said. DCP Kalaburagi stated that Section 144, which prohibits the gathering of four or more people, will be imposed in the city from Thursday morning till December 21 late night. Police Commissioner MN Nagaraj on Wednesday …

Section 144 enforced in all of U.P. ahead of CAA protest
5 years ago

Section 144 enforced in all of U.P. ahead of CAA protest

The Hindu  

Section 144 was enforced in all of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday night ahead of the scheduled protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act on Thursday. Internet services were also suspended in Azamgarh district on Wednesday for 48 hours after protests on two consecutive days against the CAA. Azamgarh police said on Twitter that the protesters violated Section 144 and raised provocative …

Anti-Citizenship Act protests: Prohibitory orders imposed across Karnataka till December 21
5 years ago

Anti-Citizenship Act protests: Prohibitory orders imposed across Karnataka till December 21

The Hindu  

On the eve of protests planned by various groups across Karnataka against the Citizenship Act on December 19, Section 144 of the Cr. Police officers have been asked to ensure that prohibitory orders are in place for the next three days depending upon the situation,” said Mr. Pandey. Though several groups had already received police permission to hold peaceful protests …

Anti-CAA protests: Section 144 imposed in Bengaluru for 3 days
5 years ago

Anti-CAA protests: Section 144 imposed in Bengaluru for 3 days

India TV News  

Bengaluru Police has imposed Section 144 in the city for the next three days starting tomorrow morning, Commissioner of Police Bhaskar Rao said on Wednesday evening. Thousands of Bengalureans have hit the streets of the city in recent days to protest the Citizenship Amendment Act, calling the movement another 'freedom struggle'. Besides members of the Muslim community who have been …

Anti-CAA stir: Section 144 imposed in Bengaluru for 3 days
5 years ago

Anti-CAA stir: Section 144 imposed in Bengaluru for 3 days

India Today  

Section 144 has been imposed across Bengaluru and Mangaluru in the backdrop of the protests against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act. Bengaluru Police Commissioner Bhaskar Rao said, "Section 144 will be imposed for the next three days which is starting at 6 am on Thursday till midnight on December 21." The news came a day ahead of fresh protests against …

CAA protests in West Bengal: Protesters block NH 34 in Murshidabad, stage sit-ins at Shondaliya, Kakra Mirzapur stations to oppose amendments to citizenship laws
5 years ago

CAA protests in West Bengal: Protesters block NH 34 in Murshidabad, stage sit-ins at Shondaliya, Kakra Mirzapur stations to oppose amendments to citizenship laws

Firstpost  

Incidents of violence were reported from Murshidabad and North 24 Paraganas districts, and rural Howrah, police said Kolkata: Road and rail blockades continued in different parts of West Bengal on Saturday by people protesting against the amended Citizenship Act. In Howarh district’s Domjur area, the National Highway 6 was blocked as protester set tyers ablaze and ransacked several vehicles, the …

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