Section 144 imposed in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada district after anti-CAA protests; Left, Muslim organisations call for a shutdown
5 years, 3 months 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 to impose Section 144 in the district. Following the imposition, a ‘bandh’ has been called by a consortium of Left-wing and Muslim organisations in Karnataka today. The Act seeks to grant Indian citizenship to refugees from Hindu, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist and Parsi communities fleeing religious persecution from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh, and who entered India on or before 31 December, 2014.

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Karnataka Governor has sought clarifications on 11 Bills citing multiple reasons
7 months ago

Karnataka Governor has sought clarifications on 11 Bills citing multiple reasons

The Hindu  

Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot has returned 11 Bills passed by the State legislature seeking clarifications from the government on various counts, such as pending cases in the Supreme Court, overlapping provisions of two laws, issues in creation of a new entity for a limited area, and the authority of the government, among other things. “The City Municipal Council president …

Karnataka: Section 144 imposed in Kodagu district from tomorrow ahead of Congress protest, BJP event
2 years, 7 months ago

Karnataka: Section 144 imposed in Kodagu district from tomorrow ahead of Congress protest, BJP event

India TV News  

Karnataka: Section 144 imposed in Kodagu district from tomorrow ahead of Congress protest, BJP event Karnataka news: The move to impose section 144 comes ahead of a Congress protest in the area and also a BJP event named 'Jan Jagarti Sammelan', both of which will take place on August 26. Highlights Section 144 has been imposed in Karnataka's Kodagu district …

Fundamental Right Of Holding Peaceful Protest Is A Basic Feature Of Democracy : Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]
5 years ago

Fundamental Right Of Holding Peaceful Protest Is A Basic Feature Of Democracy : Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

While holding the Section 144 order imposed in Bengaluru on December 2019 in the wake of anti-CAA protests to be illegal, the High Court of Karnataka observed that the fundamental right to hold peaceful protests is a basic feature of democracy. "The violation of fundamental right to hold peaceful protests, which is a basic feature of democracy, cannot be taken …

[CAA Protests] 'Section 144 Order Imposed In Bengaluru In December Illegal' : Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]
5 years, 1 month 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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 …

CAA Protests: Section 144 imposed, internet services suspended in entire Lucknow
5 years, 3 months 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 …

Section 144 imposed in 44 districts of Madhya Pradesh
5 years, 3 months 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 …

Anti-CAA Stir : Karnataka HC To Hear Tomorrow Pleas Against Section 144 Orders Imposed In Bengaluru [Read Petition]
5 years, 3 months ago

Anti-CAA Stir : Karnataka HC To Hear Tomorrow Pleas Against Section 144 Orders Imposed In Bengaluru [Read Petition]

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court has agreed to hear tomorrow a bunch of petitions challenging the curfew orders imposed in Bengaluru in the wake of protests against Citizenship Amendment Act. A member of Parliament Rajya Sabha, Rajeev Gowda and Member of Legislative Assembly, Sowmya Reddy, have moved the Court, challenging the order issued by the Police Commissioner, under section 144 of …

Section 144 in UP, Banglalore and other places over Anti-CAA protests
5 years, 3 months 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 …

Anti-Citizenship Act protests on Dec. 19 | One dies of alleged firearm injury in Lucknow; two die in police firing in Mangaluru
5 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 Bengaluru in wake of Citizenship Act protest from today
5 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Anti-Citizenship Act protests: Prohibitory orders imposed across Karnataka till December 21
5 years, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

Lapse of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill greeted with celebration in Assam; Tripura's Biplab Deb says 'no one can disrupt peace'
6 years, 1 month ago

Lapse of Citizenship (Amendment) Bill greeted with celebration in Assam; Tripura's Biplab Deb says 'no one can disrupt peace'

Firstpost  

Opposition parties in Assam, especially the Congress at its party office in Guwahati, celebrated after the Citizenship Bill failed to make it through the Rajya Sabha. Guwahati: Opposition parties in Assam celebrated after the Citizenship Bill failed to make it through the Rajya Sabha. Celebrations were Commenting on the issue, Tripura chief minister Biplab Deb said, “My government will not …

Section 144 imposed in Imphal ahead of tabling of citizenship bill in RS; prohibitory orders issued after 165 organisations agitate
6 years, 1 month ago

Section 144 imposed in Imphal ahead of tabling of citizenship bill in RS; prohibitory orders issued after 165 organisations agitate

Firstpost  

Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC have been imposed in East and West Imphal districts ahead of the tabling of Citizenship Bill Imphal: Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC have been imposed in East and West Imphal districts ahead of the tabling of Citizenship Bill, 2016 in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. As per the orders of the …

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