Section 144 likely to be imposed in Rajasthan from tomorrow in view of rising COVID-19 cases

Rajasthan is expected to reimpose section 144 in all the districts as the state is witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases. The Rajasthan Home Department has advised the district administrations to imposed restrictions under Section 144 of CrPC in view of rising cases of COVID-19. 

The Ashok Gehlot government has given the power to the



district magistrates to bring back prohibitions in their respective districts. However, for longer period impositions the DMs will have to consult the state government. 

The decision comes on the day when Rajasthan reported 2,762 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 2,37,669. Out of which, 20,923 are active cases.