CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 143 CrPC

Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance

Procedure & effect

A District Magistrate or Sub-divisional Magistrate, or any other Executive Magistrate empowered by the Stale Government or the District Magistrate in this behalf, may order any person not to repeat or continue a public nuisance, as defined in the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), or any special or local law.

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FAQ — Section 143 CrPC

Section 143 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

A District Magistrate or Sub-divisional Magistrate, or any other Executive Magistrate empowered by the Stale Government or the District Magistrate in this behalf, may order any person not to repeat or continue a public nuisance, as defined in the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), or any special or local law.

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

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.