An Executive Magistrate may act even ex-parte under Section 144, code of criminal procedure 1973 if immediate prevention or speedy remedy is desirable
Verified Answer
A. to prevent obstruction, annoyance or injury to any lawfully employed person.
B. to avoid danger to human life, health or safety
C. To avoid disturbance to pubic peace and tranquility, riot or affray
D. on any one or all off the above grounds
Explanation:
Section 144 of the CrPC empowers an Executive Magistrate to issue orders in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger. The grounds listed in options (A), (B), and (C) – preventing obstruction, annoyance, injury, danger to human life/health/safety, or disturbance of public tranquility – are all valid reasons for issuing such an order. Therefore, the order can be passed on any one or all of these grounds.