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THE KERALA PREVENTION OF DISTURBANCES OF PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT, 1961

The Kerala Prevention of Disturbances of Public Meetings Act, 1961

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The Kerala Prevention of Disturbances of Public Meetings Act, 1961, regulates public behavior during lawful public gatherings across the State of Kerala. It applies to anyone who acts in a disorderly manner to disrupt a public meeting or who encourages others to cause such disruptions. The law defines a public meeting as any lawful gathering held to discuss matters of public concern to which the public is invited or admitted. This legislation matters because it safeguards peaceful public assembly and democratic expression by granting police the authority to arrest disruptors without a warrant. Violators face imprisonment up to one month, a fine up to one hundred rupees, or both.

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  1. 1. Short mic, extent and commencement
  2. 2. Penalty on endeavout to break up publuc meetings
  3. 3. Repeal

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