Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Meerut Imposes Prohibitory Orders Amid Festivals, Exams
The government in Meerut has put in place rules to keep things peaceful from July 2 to August 30.
This is because there are important events like festivals and exams happening.
The rules say that you need permission before you can have a gathering, protest, or use a loudspeaker in public.
They are doing this because they are worried that some people might try to cause trouble.
If you break these rules, there are consequences.
The government can also change how long the rules are in place if they need to.
Prohibitory orders were imposed in Meerut from July 2 to August 30.
The orders were implemented to maintain law and order during festivals and examinations.
Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 was imposed.
Public gatherings, protests, and use of loudspeakers are banned without prior permission.
Violations of the order will be punishable under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS).
- Who
- District administration of Meerut.
- What
- Prohibitory orders imposed, restricting public gatherings and activities.
- When
- From July 2 to August 30.
- Where
- Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- To maintain law and order during festivals, examinations, and to prevent potential unrest.
- Order Implemented By
- Meerut District Administration
- Effective Dates
- July 2 to August 30
- Reason for Orders
- Upcoming festivals and examinations
- Restrictions Include
- Public gatherings, protests, loudspeakers
- Legal Basis
- Section 163, BNSS, 2023
- Violation Penalty
- Section 223, BNS
- Affected Area
- All 32 police station jurisdictions