Section 129 of CrPC : Section 129: Dispersal of assembly by use of civil force.
CrPC
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Explanation using Example
Example 1:
During a local festival in a small town in India, a group of 50 people gathers in the town square to protest against a new municipal policy. The protest starts peacefully but soon turns aggressive, with participants shouting slogans and blocking traffic. The officer in charge of the local police station arrives and assesses the situation. He determines that the assembly is likely to cause a disturbance of public peace. He commands the crowd to disperse. When the crowd refuses to disperse and continues to block the road, the officer, along with other police personnel, uses minimal force to break up the assembly and clear the road. Some of the protestors are arrested for refusing to comply with the lawful order.
Example 2:
In a metropolitan city, a group of 10 people gathers outside a government office to demand better public services. The assembly starts to attract more people, and the crowd grows to over 100 individuals. The situation becomes tense as the crowd starts to push against the police barricades. An Executive Magistrate arrives at the scene and commands the assembly to disperse, citing the potential for public disturbance. When the crowd shows no intention of dispersing, the Magistrate orders the police to use force to disperse the assembly. The police, with the help of some local volunteers, manage to break up the crowd and arrest a few individuals who were leading the protest and inciting others to resist the police orders.