Is CrPC of India and Pakistan same?

Indian Penal code was inherited by Pakistan after separation and was later named Pakistan Penal Code and the same was adopted by Bangladesh also. It was also adopted in almost all the British colonies of Asia such as Burma, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.

What is section 144 in india?

Section 144 speaks of the Executive Magistrate of any state to issue an order to prohibit four or more people in an area. Section 144 is imposed in the state of the city only in urgent cases. Usually, Section 144 of CrPC prohibits public gatherings taking place in the city or state.

What is Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code?

About Section 144 CrPC: This law empowers the magistrate of any state or union territory in India to pass an order prohibiting the gathering of four or more people in a specified area.

What is difference between CrPC and IPC?

IPC deals with crimes and punishments; CrPC tells about the criminal trial procedure and cpc covers the procedure for civil suits, family disputes etc.

What is Section 188 Pakistan law?

188. Disobedience to an order lawfully promulgated by a public servant, if such disobedience causes obstruction, annoyance or injury to persons lawfully employed. If such disobedience causes danger to human life, health or safety, etc. Simple imprisonment for I month, or fine of 200 rupees, or both.

How do I file a Section 144?

Contents of order (a) Order must be in writing – The words used under section 144 is “a written order” and therefore the order issued under this section must always be in writing. There must be a written order directed to the accused and duly promulgated before he can be prosecuted for disobedience of the order.

Who can impose 144?

Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of 1973 authorises the Executive Magistrate of any state or territory to issue an order to prohibit the assembly of four or more people in an area. According to the law, every member of such ‘unlawful assembly’ can be booked for engaging in rioting.

What is Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code?

—Whoever, being armed with any deadly weapon, or with anything which, used as a weapon of offence, is likely to cause death, is a member of an unlawful assembly, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. Section 144 in The Indian Penal Code.

What is Section 144 of the CrPC?

Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) of 1973 empowers a magistrate to prohibit an assembly of more than ten people in an area.

What is the difference between Section 144 and lock down?

This means that Section 144 has been imposed, but essential services are still available. In states where there is a curfew, only emergency services like hospitals are allowed to operate. A lock down can be enforced by a Collector or Chief Medical Officer in their particular area under the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897.

What is the difference between Section 144 and curfew?

Section 144 is when assembly is prohibited under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). A curfew is when Section 144 is imposed along with essential services shut down. Citizens cannot be arrested without cause during a lock down but can be booked under Section 188 during a curfew.