petition / procedural template

Representation challenging Section 163 BNSS Prohibitory Order

Representation to District Magistrate / Police Commissioner challenging generalized prohibitory orders.

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REPRESENTATION AGAINST PROHIBITORY ORDERS UNDER SECTION 163 BNSS

To: The District Magistrate / Police Commissioner, [Insert District]

1. Blanket prohibition on public meetings without demonstrable threat of imminent violence violates Article 19(1)(b).
2. The Supreme Court in Madhu Limaye held that prohibitory orders cannot be used to suppress peaceful civic expression.

PRAYER:
Rescind or narrow the prohibitory order to permit peaceful demonstration.

Citizens' Collective / Representative

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