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Sonam Wangchuk released, prohibitory orders withdrawn: Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to HC

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Around 120 people from Ladakh, including Mr. Wangchuk, were marching to Delhi to demand the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. | Photo Credit: PTI Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Thursday (October 3, 2024) told the Delhi High Court that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his associates have been released from detention. The senior law officer also said that the Delhi Police order prohibiting assembly and protests in various parts of Delhi has also been withdrawn. Mr. Mehta made the statement before a bench of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela. The bench was hearing petitions seeking the release of Mr. Wangchuk and his associates as well as challenging the prohibitory order. Around 120 people from Ladakh, including Mr. Wangchuk, were allegedly detained at the Delhi border by police on Monday (October 3, 2024) night while marching to the capital to demand the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Sixth Schedule pertains to the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, …

Prohibitory orders in Odisha’s Bhadrak after online post sparks clash

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An allegedly offensive social media post sparked stone pelting and violence in Odisha’s Bhadrak district Friday, leaving some policemen wounded and prompting the district administration to impose prohibitory orders. This is the second time in a week that prohibitory orders have been imposed in the district after a clash between two communities over a torn religious flag on September 19 led to a similar clampdown. As per officials, a Facebook post disparaging a certain religion led to protests in the Puruna Bazar Police Station area Friday. The protests eventually turned violent, prompting the police to resort to lathicharge, they said. In his prohibitory order under Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), Bhadrak Sub-Divisional Magistrate Manoj Patra said at least two policemen – including a city DSP – were wounded in stone pelting. A government vehicle too was allegedly damaged in the protests, the order said. “Police have also been asked to take any stringent action necessary to disperse the violent mob,” an official told The Indian Express. With tensions still prevailing, police have …

Prohibitory Orders Around RG Kar Hospital Extended Till September 30

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Last Updated: September 14, 2024, 11:27 IST The restrictions were imposed amid protests over the rape and murder of the doctor at the hospital. (File Image) The orders, which were first imposed on August 18, restrict gatherings of more than five people in the designated area Prohibitory orders around the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in north Kolkata were extended till September 30, an officer said. The orders, which were first imposed on August 18, restrict gatherings of more than five people in the designated area. The restrictions were imposed amid protests over the rape and murder of the doctor at the hospital. The prohibitory orders issued under Section 163 (2) of BNSS would also be in place at the Shyambazar five-point crossing, besides the roads leading to the RG Kar hospital, said a notification. “Carrying sticks, dangerous and lethal weapons are banned and any attempt to disturb peace and tranquillity will invite legal prosecution under Section 223 of the BNS,” it said. The CISF was given the charge of the security of the …

Sonam Wangchuk After Internet Curbs, Prohibitory Orders In Ladakh Ahead Of His March

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Sonam Wangchuk recently held a hunger strike for 21 days Leh: With the Ladakh administration imposing prohibitory orders banning rallies on Sunday and a 24-hour reduction in internet speed, the Leh-based Apex Body said it has no intention of violating laws and hoped it will be allowed to carry out its proposed ‘border march’. The Apex Body, along with the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA), is spearheading the agitation to demand statehood for Ladakh and its inclusion in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Apex Body announced the ‘border (Pashmina) march’ to Changthang to highlight the condition of grazers, who are allegedly losing prime pasture land to huge industrial plants to the south and Chinese encroachments to the north. In an apparent move aimed at countering the march, the District Magistrate (DM) of Leh Santosh Sukhadeve on Friday ordered the imposition of CrPC section 144 on April 7 and directed that no procession, rally or march should be taken without his prior approval. He said the Leh senior superintendent of police has reported that there …

‘Fact-finding’ team visits Sandeshkhali after HC nod; prohibitory orders lifted | Kolkata News

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A six-member ‘fact-finding’ committee of an NGO on Sunday visited three villages in North 24 Parganas’ Sandeshkhali region, which had been at the centre of protests till last month over allegations of sexual harassment of local women and land grab by local TMC leaders. The local residents went on rampage demanding the arrest of TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh. After being on the run for 55 days, Sheikh was arrested on Thursday. Led by Former Chief Justice of Patna High Court L Narasimha Reddy, the team visited Majherpara, Natunpara and Naskarpara Ras Temple villages in Sandeshkhali, which falls under the Sunderbans, after getting permission by the Calcutta High Court. Earlier on February 25, the team from Delhi was stopped from visiting the Sandeshkhali by the West Bengal police citing prohibitory orders. Apart from Justice Reddy, the team also comprised retired IPS officer Rajpal Singh, former joint registrar Omprakash Vyas, lawyers Charu Wali Khanna and Bhavna Bajaj, and journalist Sanjeev Naik. The team returned to Kolkata and met West Bengal C V Ananda Bose over their experience. …

Farmers To Resume March After Night Halt, Prohibitory Orders In Delhi

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Farmers Protest Live Updates: To ensure law and order, Delhi police enforced Section 144. New Delhi: The farmers protesting over a list of demands will soon resume their march towards Delhi after a night halt . Authorities have intensified security arrangements to stop farmers’ march as the Singhu and Tikri borders were shut while the Red Fort complex was closed temporarily. The Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-Political) and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha are spearheading the ‘Delhi Chalo’ agitation to put pressure on the Centre for their demands, including a law on minimum support price for crops and loan waivers. To ensure law and order, Delhi police enforced Section 144, restricting the entry of tractor trolleys and large assemblies. Here are the LIVE updates from the Farmers’ Protest: Get NDTV UpdatesTurn on notifications to receive alerts as this story develops. Farmers Protest Live Updates: Delhi remains under tight security as farmer determined to march With protesting farmers seeking to march to the national capital, security remained tight on Wednesday with personnel deployed in huge numbers and barricades …

Calcutta HC sets aside prohibitory orders under Section 144 in Sandeshkhali | Latest News India

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The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday set aside the promulgation of prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC at Sandeshkhali, which has been witnessing protests over the last one week over alleged atrocities on villagers by some people owing allegiance to the ruling Trinamool Congress. Citizens staged protest against Trinamool Congress (TMC) run State Government over violence against women at Sandeshkhali at Esplanade in Kolkata, India(Hindustan Times) The court observed that instead of exhausting all their efforts to quell protests by, at best, lathi-wielding village women, the police authorities need to fix their priorities better and look for the two alleged prime perpetrators of crimes. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! “Only if they are hauled up, can the tortured women of the village muster enough courage to lodge all their complaints,” the court said in its order while setting aside the promulgation of Section 144 of CrPC prohibiting assembly of five or more persons in Sandeshkhali police station area in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. …

Prohibitory orders imposed around Goa’s Mopa airport to prevent protests by taxi operators

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A view of the Mopa International Airport in Goa. | Photo Credit: PTI The district administration of North Goa on February 2 issued an order prohibiting the assembly of five or more people at Manohar International Airport (MIA) in Mopa and surrounding villages till March 31 to prevent protests by taxi operators. The order issued by North Goa district magistrate Sneha Gitte also prohibits processions, possession of firearms, lathis, and other weapons, use of loudspeakers, sloganeering and firecrackers in and around the villages of Mopa, Warkhand, Nagzar and Chandel under the jurisdiction of Mopa Airport police station in Pernem taluka. The district magistrate further said that the above restrictions will not apply to public servants on duty and to bonafide marriage or funeral processions or any special occasion which is genuine and for which prior permission has been obtained from the authorities. “The Prohibitory Orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) will remain in place till March 31, unless withdrawn earlier,” it was stated. “The Prohibitory Orders were issued after Superintendent of …

Prohibitory orders around water bodies in J-K`s Bhaderwah to curb pollution

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Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) around the water bodies in Jammu and Kashmir`s Bhaderwah belt to curb rising pollution, officials said on Sunday. The picturesque Bhaderwah valley, often referred to as `mini-Kashmir`, is grappling with escalating pollution in the absence of an efficient sewerage system. The impact on the once crystal-clear water bodies, including the Neel Ganga river, has prompted local authorities to intervene. Acknowledging the severity of the issue, Doda deputy commissioner has issued orders to book offenders under Section 144, the officials said. Section 144 of CrPC prohibits assembly of four or more people in an area. “Now we are left with no other option but to initiate strict action against the offenders by imposing Section 144 of the CrPc to book those who are flouting the laws and polluting water bodies,” Bhaderwah Additional Deputy Commissioner Dilmir Choudhary said. Highlighting the urgency of preserving Bhaderwah`s precious water bodies, Choudhary said, “We tried to convince, educate, and motivate people not to pollute water bodies, …

Morning brief: Rescue ops underway in TN; prohibitory orders in Manipur district | Latest News India

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Following two days of relentless rainfall in Tamil Nadu, rescue operations are underway as authorities respond to the crisis. The unprecedented rainfall, claiming around 10 lives, has led to a standstill in several districts, leaving individuals and families stranded. A ‘yellow’ alert has been issued for Thirunelveli district by the India Meteorological Department. Approximately 1,000 passengers were stranded at Srivakuntam railway station, prompting the Southern Railways to deploy a special train with medical and catering teams. The Indian Air Force and Army are actively participating in rescue efforts, conducting air operations despite challenging weather conditions. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has requested ₹2,000 crore from the National Disaster Relief Fund for relief and rehabilitation efforts. The governor cancelled Christmas celebrations due to the severe situation, while Stalin criticized the IMD for alleged delayed warnings. Dig deeper People shift from a flooded road after heavy rainfall, in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu, Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023.(PTI) A two-month curfew has been imposed in Manipur’s Churachandpur district following clashes between two groups that left nearly 30 people …