The Delhi Police on Sunday announced that no permission has been sought or granted for the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) proposed march to Parliament on July 20. Authorities warned that anyone participating in an unauthorised gathering will face legal consequences.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the Delhi Police confirmed that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), the equivalent of the erstwhile Section 144 of the CrPC, are currently in effect across the New Delhi district.
Under these restrictions, all protest marches, processions, demonstrations, and gatherings of five or more people are strictly prohibited throughout the district, except at the designated protest site at Jantar Mantar with prior permission.
Security Beefed Up For Parliament Session
Ahead of the Parliament Session beginning on July 20, the Delhi Police have deployed elaborate security arrangements to ensure public safety, security of protectees, and the protection of vital government installations.
Officials warned that anyone found violating the prohibitory orders will face prosecution under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) along with other applicable legal provisions.
The Delhi Police have appealed to the public to maintain peace, refrain from participating in any unauthorised gatherings or marches, and cooperate with authorities to ensure smooth security operations during the session.
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The court has listed the case for the next hearing on July 24. The high court also directed the authorities to share the reports with Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo.