CrPC

In an unfortunate incident, a third-year engineering student Rakshita was found hanging from a ceiling fan at her relatives' house in Warangal, Telangana. Occurred on February 26, the incident was said to be a case of suicide, due to a Facebook post, in which Rakshita was seen with a male friend. The Warangal police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the matter.… read-more

In the violence hit Bhaderwah town of J&K Doda district, curfew under section 144 I'd CrPC is imposed for the sixth consecutive day to maintain peace and order, on June 15. Internet services remain suspended and security forces are still deployed in the area. Restrictions imposed in Ramban and Kishtwar regions are being raised, however in a phase wise manner. 

The Supreme Court bench, comprising justices Dinesh Maheshwari and Aniruddha Bose cleared not to give the benefit of CrPC section 438 to an absconding accused. On May 25, the bench reviewed a petition and dismissed it saying, when an accused is absconding and declared a proclaimed offender, there is no question of giving him the benefit of bail. "An absonder ordinarily, deserves no concession or indulgence," said the bench.

Amid the rising cases of Omicron, the Mumbai police imposed section 144 of the CrPC in the city, on December 31. The order issued by DCP (Operations) S Chaitanya came into effect from 1 pm and will continue till January 15. It restricts people from visiting public places such as beaches, open grounds, sea faces, promenades, gardens, and parks between 5 pm and 5 am every day.