Section 144 of CrPC clamped around exam centre
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, February 21 2024:
In view of the Class X and XII examinations conducted by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) from February 15 to April 2, Bishnupur district magistrate has imposed restriction under Section 144 of CrPC within 100 metres of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Bishnupur to ensure free and fair conduct of the examinations.
According to an order issued by district magistrate Lourembam Bikram, entry of any vehicle and person carrying lethal weapons and any other unauthorised people shall be prohibited within the designated area.
However, the order will not be applicable to candidates, officials and vehicles authorised by CBSE, Delhi.