CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 142 CrPC

Injunction pending inquiry

Procedure & effect

If a Magistrate making an order under section 133 considers that immediate measures should be taken to prevent imminent danger or injury of a serious kind to the public, he may issue such an injunction to the person against whom the order was made, as is required to obviate or prevent such danger or injury pending the determination of the matter.
In default of such person forthwith obeying such injunction, the Magistrate may himself use, or cause to be used, such means as he thinks fit to obviate such danger or to prevent such injury.
No suit shall lie in respect of anything done in good faith by a Magistrate under this section.

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FAQ — Section 142 CrPC

Section 142 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Injunction pending inquiry”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

If a Magistrate making an order under section 133 considers that immediate measures should be taken to prevent imminent danger or injury of a serious kind to the public, he may issue such an injunction to the person against whom the order was made, as is required to obviate or prevent such danger or injury pending the determination of the matter. In default of such person forthwith obeying such injunction, the Magistrate may himself use, or cause to be used, such means as he thinks fit to obvi

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

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