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1 July 2026

TMC Martyrs' Day rally venue dispute

The topic serves as a practical case study for the implementation of the new criminal codes (BNSS and BNS) regarding public order and the balance between fundamental rights and state security, though the specific political rally dispute itself is not exam-relevant.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Kolkata Police Commissioner issued prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
  • The order restricts public gatherings, rallies, and demonstrations in central Kolkata, specifically the Esplanade area near Victoria House.
  • The prohibitory order is effective from July 2 to August 30, spanning 60 days.
  • Police have registered an FIR under Section 285 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against individuals for allegedly obstructing traffic and gathering without permission.
  • The legal framework governing public order and assembly in the region has transitioned to the new criminal codes (BNSS and BNS).

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Trinamool Congress Martyrs' Day events and disputes, which has been running since 1 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the constitutional provisions and legal mechanisms available to the state for regulating public assemblies to maintain public order. How do the new criminal codes, such as the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, enhance the administrative capacity to manage urban spaces? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which section of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, can authorities impose prohibitory orders to restrict public gatherings?

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