section 144

In Karnataka's Mandya, Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed in wake of the 'Srirangapatna Chalo' call given by Vishnu Hindu Parishad (VHP). The rule has been imposed for 12 hours (6:00 am to 6:00 pm), 500 police personnel have been deployed and weekly markets and liquor sale have been banned in the five-kilometre radius. Furthermore, CCTV cameras have been installed and masjid road has been closed.

In Odisha's Bhadrak, Section 144 has been imposed by the district administration after receiving complaints alleging a church to be involved in conversion of innocent tribals to Christianity. With this, not more than three persons are allowed to gather within the vicinity of the church, and the church gate is sealed. Sub collector of Bhadrak Manoj Patra said, "we found out that there is some breach of peace between communities". 

Under the orders of UT district magistrate, Chandigarh administration has imposed Section 144 of CrPC in the area, due to the ongoing demolition drive. The order has come after the apprehension that the people in the area may cause obstruction to the demolition drive. According to the order, Section 144 has been imposed in "Colony 4, Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh and within 500 meters from it periphery".

In Karauli's religious violence, as many as 46 people have been arrested for questioning and approximately 7 people have been detained. On April 3, during a religious procession "Shobha-Yatra" in Futa Kot area, main Bazar, a stone-pelting incident was reported. Due to the clash, the police imposed Section 144 of the CrPC, restricting the gathering of people. Furthermore, IG Prasanna Kumar Khmesra is investigating the matter.

The administration imposed Section 144 of CrPC in areas around all high schools in Udupi from February 14 till 19. As per reports, All sorts of gatherings including protests and rallies are banned, also, Inciting slogans and speeches are strictly barred. The order is applied within a 200-metre radius of high schools. Notably, the decision was taken by the state government in view of the hijab-saffron shawl controversy.