LEH IMPOSES SECTION 144 BEFORE 'PASHMINA MARCH' CITING PEACE CONCERNS.

Why in the news?

Section 144 imposed in Leh ahead of ‘Pashmina March’ over concerns of breach of peace, shrinking grazing lands, and China threats.

source:topnewsindia

About the Section 144 Imposed in Leh:

The Ladakh administration imposes Section 144, banning public rallies in Leh.
Decision comes just before climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s
‘Pashmina March’ to Changthang region.
Leh District Magistrate cites “reliable inputs of apprehension of
breach of peace and public tranquillity” for the order.
Concerns raised over shrinking grazing lands and threats from China in the Union Territory.
Police issued a circular to reduce mobile data service speed to 2G ahead of the march.
Imposition of Section 144 coincides with ongoing protests in Ladakh demanding Statehood.

About Constitutional Provisions on State Formation:

● Article 3 grants Parliament authority for:

● Formation of new states by separation, union, or combination.

● Alteration of state boundaries.

● Increase or decrease in state area.

● Changing state names.

What is Section 144 CrPC Overview?

· Empowers magistrates to prohibit gatherings of four or more people in a specified area to prevent potential trouble or harm.

· Can be imposed against individuals or the general public in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger.

Features:

· Restricts handling or transporting weapons in the jurisdiction.

· Maximum punishment is three years for violations.

· Prohibits movement of the public and closure of educational institutions.

· Bars public meetings or rallies.

· Obstructing law enforcement is punishable.

· Authorities can block internet access.

Duration:

· Maximum validity is six months, initially for two months extendable by the state government.

· Withdrawn once the situation normalises, serving the purpose of maintaining peace and order.

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