# The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, Section 162: Magistrate may prohibit repetition or Continuance of public nuisance

- Act: The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act 46 of 2023)
- In force from: 2024-07-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/bnss/section/162/

## Text

A District Magistrate or Sub-divisional Magistrate, or any other Executive Magistrate or Deputy Commissioner of Police empowered by the State Government or the District Magistrate in this behalf, may order any person not to repeat or continue a public nuisance, as defined in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, or any special or local law.

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