section 144

Maharashtra government imposed section 144 in Mumbai to curb the spread of COVID-19 starting from December 30, till January 7, 2022. In the meantime, any New Year party, celebrations have also been banned in restaurants, hotels, bars, pubs, resorts, and clubs. Besides, Mumbaikars have been advised to celebrate the occasion at their home. The government has also prohibited religious and cultural programmes and processions to avoid gatherings… read-more

In Lucknow, section 144 of the CrPC has been imposed from December 7 to January 5. The Lucknow police impose guidelines, restricting the gathering of more than 4 people, in view of rising Covid-19 cases and its new variant, especially during Christmas and New Year's celebrations. The Joint Commissioner of Lucknow Police, Piyush Mordia has issued an order with immediate effect in the City. 

The Amravati police commissionerate on November 13 imposed Section 144 in Maharashtra's Amravati district till further orders. The order came after a mob pelted stones on shops at various places in the district during a bandh called by a saffron body. The bandh was called to protest against stone-pelting incidents during the rallies organised by Muslim organisations on November 12 who were protesting against communal violence in Tripura. 

The yogi government has foiled the attempt of the Rahul Gandhi-led delegation to visit Lakhimpur Kheri on October 7 by denying them a pass. The delegation consists of Sachin Pilot, Charanjit Singh Channi, Bhupesh Baghel, and KC Venugopal. Reportedly, the government denied permission citing section 144 that was imposed in Lakhimpur Kheri. Notably, four farmers died after a car of Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son ran over them.     

Amid a gradual rise in Covid-19 cases in the city, the BMC announced on August 4 that the night curfew in Mumbai will remain unchanged every day from 11 pm to 5 am. However, the movement of people will not be moderated between 5 am - 11 pm, but large gatherings will be curtailed. Notably, stores and other essential services will be functional until 10 pm every day.