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31 individuals have been arrested following clashes that erupted during Ram Navami celebrations in a West Bengal district.
The incidents resulted in injuries to 21 people, prompting immediate law enforcement action.
Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in the affected areas.
The measures aim to restore peace and prevent further escalation of violence.
This section empowers an Executive Magistrate (District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate, or specially empowered Executive Magistrate) to issue orders in urgent cases of apprehended danger or nuisance. It typically prohibits the assembly of four or more people (often referred to as 'curfew' though technically distinct) and can restrict movement, carrying of weapons, etc., to prevent a breach of public peace. Orders under Section 144 are generally valid for not more than two months, but can be extended by the State Government for up to six months from the date of the original order. Violation is punishable under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Responsible for maintaining law and order, investigating incidents, making arrests, and enforcing prohibitory orders issued by Executive Magistrates.
Empowered under Section 144 CrPC to issue orders to prevent public disturbance, danger to human life, health, or safety, or a riot or affray.
The imposition of Section 144 CrPC involves a balance between the fundamental right to freedom of assembly (Article 19(1)(b)) and reasonable restrictions (Article 19(3)) in the interest of public order, sovereignty, and integrity of India.
Such incidents highlight challenges to internal security and the role of state machinery in preventing communal violence and maintaining social harmony.
The arrests and subsequent legal proceedings fall under the purview of the criminal justice system, involving police investigation, judicial custody, and trial.
GS Paper II: Polity and Governance (Indian Constitution, functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, separation of powers); GS Paper III: Internal Security (Law and Order, challenges to internal security through communication networks).
General Awareness: Indian Polity (CrPC, IPC, administrative structure), Current Affairs.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Basic Legal Knowledge.
General Awareness: Indian Polity, Current Affairs.
General Knowledge: Indian Polity, Current Affairs, Internal Security.
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Answer: Only one
With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail. 2. During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 2 only
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Answer: 1, 2 and 4 only
Medium. While specific incidents are current affairs, the underlying legal provisions (CrPC, IPC) are evergreen topics for all exams.
Legal directives issued by an authority to forbid certain actions, often to maintain public order.
The primary legislation in India that provides for the procedure for administration of criminal justice.
An officer of the executive branch of government (e.g., District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate) empowered to exercise certain judicial or quasi-judicial functions, particularly related to maintaining law and order.
The state of peace and tranquility prevailing among the members of a political society, which is essential for the smooth functioning of society and government.