UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

With reference to Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), consider the following statements: 1. It replaced Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. 2. An executive magistrate may issue orders under it for immediate prevention or speedy remedy. 3. It permanently prohibits all public assemblies throughout a State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 2 and 3 only
  3. 1 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3

Answer

Correct Answer

1 and 2 only

Explanation

A is correct: Section 163 replaced CrPC Section 144 and enables an executive magistrate to act for immediate prevention or speedy remedy. B is wrong because statement 3 falsely makes the power permanent and State-wide. C is wrong because statement 2 is true, not statement 3. D is wrong for the same overbroad claim.

Topics: bnss, criminal procedure, polity, section 163 prohibitory orders