Section 144 CrPC invoked in Lucknow till January 5, 2022

Section 144 CrPC invoked in Lucknow till January 5, 2022

Question: Section 144 has been imposed in which among the following cities till January 5, 2022?
(a) Prayagraj
(b) Lucknow
(c) Gorkhapur
(d) Varanasi
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:

  • The Lucknow Police has invoked Section 144 CrpC in Lucknow district from December 7, 2021 to January 5, 2022.
  • In view of Christmas and New Year’s celebration amid Covid-19 threat and protest declared by various farmers’ organisations, Section 144 CrPC has been invoked in Lucknow.
  • No one without a proper police permission will either take out a procession of five-person or more than that, nor anyone will become a part of it.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://www.livemint.com/news/india/section-144-crpc-invoked-in-uttar-pradesh-city-till-january-5-11638880566998.html