Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Chapter 11
Maintenance of Public Order & Tranquillity
Section 162 • Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance.
Description
A District Magistrate or Sub-divisional Magistrate, or any other Executive Magistrate or Deputy Commissioner of Police empowered by the State Government or the District Magistrate in this behalf, may order any person not to repeat or continue a public nuisance, as defined in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, or any special or local law.
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Chapter 11 (Maintenance of Public Order & Tranquillity). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.