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Who Are Special Executive Magistrates and What Powers Do They Have?
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What Happened?
Special Executive Magistrates (SEMs) maintain public order and have preventive powers. Recently, two activists were released from custody by an SEM in Delhi amid protests.
Key points
- SEMs exercise preventive powers to maintain public order.
- On October 21, an SEM ordered the release of two activists from custody.
- The activists were arrested for breaching conditions of peace bonds.
- SEMs are appointed under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
- Their powers include requiring peace bonds and making preventive arrests.
Key insights
- The recent case highlights the balance between public order and the right to protest.
- SEMs' preventive powers may raise concerns about civil liberties.
- The legal framework governing SEMs could be subject to further scrutiny.
Why it matters
Understanding SEMs is crucial as they play a significant role in maintaining public order during protests.
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Saurav Das· PersonAshutosh Ranka· PersonGyanesh Kumar· PersonCockroach Janta Party· OrganizationDelhi· CityBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita· Legislation
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