Before CJP protest, BNSS Section 163 imposed in New Delhi: What this means
As Delhi Police denied permission for the planned protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on October 9 & 10, Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) was imposed in New Delhi district. This provision allows authorities to issue orders to prevent potential disturbances during gatherings.
Section 163 was also imposed in July when thousands of protestors demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Section 163 of the BNSS, replacing Section 144 of the CrPC, empowers an Executive Magistrate to act where immediate prevention or speedy remedy is desirable.
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