# The Code of Criminal Procedure Act, Section 143: Magistrate may prohibit repetition or continuance of public nuisance

- Act: The Code of Criminal Procedure Act (Act 2 of 1974)
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/code-criminal-procedure-act/section/143/

## Text

A District Magistrate or Sub-divisional Magistrate, or any other Executive Magistrate 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 Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860), or any special or local law. C .- Urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger

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