Difference between Janata Curfew, Lockdown and Section 144

Question: Consider the following statements:
(1)Section 144 prohibits gathering of four or more people in the concerned area.
(2)Janata curfew is a curfew imposed on people by the people while lockdown is imposed by the government.
Choose the correct:
(a) Only(1)
(b) Only(2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer:(c)
Related facts:

Section 144 and Curfew:

  • Section 144 prohibits gathering of four or more people in the concerned area, while during the curfew people are instructed to stay indoors for a particular period of time.
  • The government puts a complete restriction on traffic as well. Markets, schools, colleges and offices remains closed under the curfew and only essential services are allowed to run on prior notice.

Difference between Janata Curfew and Lockdown:

  • Janta curfew is a curfew imposed on people by the people while lockdown is imposed by the government and it means that nobody will be allowed to enter or exit the state/city which is being lockdown.
  • For example the lockdown imposed in Wuhan city of China prohibits entrance or exit of outsiders in the city. But people inside the city were allowed to move outside their houses.

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Section 144 and Curfew:

  • Section 144 prohibits gathering of four or more people in the concerned area, while during the curfew people are instructed to stay indoors for a particular period of time.
  • The government puts a complete restriction on traffic as well. Markets, schools, colleges and offices remains closed under the curfew and only essential services are allowed to run on prior notice.

Difference between Janata Curfew and Lockdown:

  • Janta curfew is a curfew imposed on people by the people while lockdown is imposed by the government and it means that nobody will be allowed to enter or exit the state/city which is being lockdown.
  • For example the lockdown imposed in Wuhan city of China prohibits entrance or exit of outsiders in the city. But people inside the city were allowed to move outside their houses.

Links:

https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/here-is-the-difference-between-lockdown-and-curfew/articleshow/74759924.cms

https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/difference-between-lockdown-and-section-144/articleshow/74797518.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst