Which of the following has the power to pass orders prohibiting any pe

Which of the following has the power to pass orders prohibiting any person from repeating or continuing a public nuisance ?

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A District Magistrate

Any Executive Magistrate empowered by the State Government or the District Magistrate in this behalf

A Sub-Divisional Magistrate

All of the above

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2020

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Under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a District Magistrate, a Sub-Divisional Magistrate, or any other Executive Magistrate specially empowered by the State Government in this behalf, has the power to issue orders prohibiting any person from repeating or continuing a public nuisance or apprehended danger. Therefore, all of the listed authorities possess this power.

– Section 144 CrPC grants powers to Executive Magistrates to issue urgent orders in cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.
– This power is specifically vested in the District Magistrate and the Sub-Divisional Magistrate.
– The State Government also has the authority to empower other Executive Magistrates to exercise this power.

– Orders under Section 144 are typically prohibitory in nature and are aimed at preventing public nuisance or disturbances of public tranquility.
– Such orders are generally in force for a period not exceeding two months, but can be extended by the State Government under certain conditions.

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