Section 150 of BNSS : Section 150: Power of certain armed force officers to disperse assembly.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

During a large public protest in New Delhi against a newly enacted law, tensions escalate and the crowd begins to vandalize public property and attack law enforcement officers. The situation becomes volatile, and the local Executive Magistrate is unreachable due to communication failures. A nearby Army Colonel, who is a commissioned officer, assesses the situation and determines that public security is at severe risk. Utilizing Section 150 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, he orders his troops to disperse the assembly. The troops use non-lethal methods to break up the crowd and detain several individuals involved in the violence. As soon as communication is restored, the Colonel contacts the Executive Magistrate and follows their further instructions regarding the ongoing situation and the detained individuals.

Example 2:

In a rural town in Maharashtra, a large group of individuals gathers to protest the construction of a new factory, which they believe will harm the environment. The protest starts peacefully but soon turns into a violent mob, blocking roads and setting vehicles on fire. The local Executive Magistrate is out of town and cannot be reached immediately. A nearby police station's Deputy Superintendent of Police (a gazetted officer) takes charge, invoking Section 150 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023. He deploys police forces to disperse the assembly using tear gas and water cannons. Several agitators are arrested to restore order. Once the Executive Magistrate is reachable, the Deputy Superintendent coordinates with them to decide on further actions and the handling of the arrested protesters.