Section 163 has been enforced by the administration to bolster security in Delhi. Protests are prohibited as of this stage. This action has been done in anticipation of potential disturbances prior to the declaration of the Waqf Amendment Act outcomes, the Shahi Idgah issue, and the DUSU elections.
Delhi, the country’s capital, has been operating under Section 163 of the Indian Penal Code for the past six days. It was once known as Section 144. In this context, Delhi Police has also released a notice. The notification claims that this action has been taken since Delhi’s current security system is still sensitive.
What made Delhi impose this section?
Following the implementation of Section 163, protests in Delhi on any subject will be forbidden, according to a notification issued by the Delhi Police. This action has been taken in response to numerous organisations announcements that they will demonstrate in Delhi during the first week of October. According to the notice, there are still sensitive security challenges in Delhi because of the Waqf Amendment Act, Shahi Idgah, and the MCD Standing Committee elections.
In addition, the results of the DUSU are still to be announced. The police have prepared because they believe that there may be a disturbance in Delhi’s security in such a scenario. The announcement states that VIPs will be moving about Central District and New Delhi on October 2, Gandhi Jayanti. This action has been made with that in mind.
In addition, Jammu & Kashmir and Haryana are deep into the process of preparing for the assembly elections, which is why there have been directives to increase security measures. In particular, directives were issued to prioritise the inspection of cars when they are moving within Delhi’s borders. In its notice, Delhi Police has made it plain that anyone who breaches Section 163 would face consequences under Section 223 of the Indian Justice Code 2023.