With Section 144 being imposed in Sirsa in Haryana following Gurmeet Ram Rahim's verdict against rape charges, a lot of people are wondering what the law is all about. Do you know what section 144 is?
Section 144 is the code of criminal procedure which restricts the assembly of four to five people, holding any public gathering. But why is so important? Do you know!
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Section 144 is a Criminal Procedure Code of 1973 that empowers an executive magistrate to prohibit the assembly of more than four people in an area. Whoever, is found with deadly weapons, or offensive weapons is likely to be shot at sight or if a group of people are alleged to rioting rigorously for a controversial assembly then the person can be sentenced to 3 years in prison under section 141-149.
Section 144 relates to the practice of unlawful assembly of 4 or more than four people in a particular area which is under prohibited circumstances. When the security of a region is at risk, the government has the right to impose Section 144 of the Indian penal code to avoid rioting. Punishment for the same is 3-year imprisonment or fine or both.
Section 144, or unlawful gathering, restricts a group of more than four people to gather, especially in uncertain times. The police and military have a free hand to deal with the crowd in whatever way they want.
According to Section 144, not more than 4 people can assemble in an area. When the security and safety of citizens are at risk, the government imposes Section 144 to avoid any riots from taking place.