CJP march to Parliament: What is the law invoked to impose curfew across New Delhi, how it is used

Delhi Police imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) as around 12,000 protesters marched towards Parliament demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This law, primarily associated with restrictions on protests, was invoked due to the lack of permission for the march, which aimed to address serious concerns over NEET-UG examination irregularities. Police warned of legal action against violators as they barricaded the protesters from advancing further.

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