Section 147 of CrPC : Section 147: Dispute Concerning Right Of Use Of Land Or Water

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where two farmers, Ram and Shyam, who own adjacent plots of land in a rural area, are in conflict over the right to use a water canal that runs between their properties. Ram claims that his family has been using the canal to irrigate their fields for generations, while Shyam asserts that he has an equal right to use the water for his crops.

The dispute escalates to the point where there is a risk of violence between the two parties. A concerned neighbor, noticing the rising tension, informs the local police about the situation. The police officer, upon visiting the site and assessing the potential for a breach of peace, reports the matter to the Executive Magistrate.

The Executive Magistrate, upon reviewing the police report and other information, is convinced that th...

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