Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Chapter 11

Maintenance of Public Order & Tranquillity

Section 161 • Injunction pending inquiry.

Description

(1) If a Magistrate making an order under section 152 considers that immediate measures should be taken to prevent imminent danger or injury of a serious kind to the public, he may issue such an injunction to the person against whom the order was made, as is required to obviate or prevent such danger or injury pending the determination of the matter (2) In default of such person forthwith obeying such injunction, the Magistrate may himself use, or cause to be used, such means as he thinks fit to obviate such danger or to prevent such injury. (3) No suit shall lie in respect of anything done in good faith by a Magistrate under this section

📖 Understanding This Section

This section is part of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Chapter 11 (Maintenance of Public Order & Tranquillity). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.