Duties of District Magistrate.

(1) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Central Act No. 2 of 1974) whenever the District Magistrate has reason to believe that in any area within his jurisdiction, a situation has arisen where there is an apprehension of lynching, he may, by order in writing, prohibit any act which in his opinion is likely to lead to the incitement and commission of an act of lynching. (2) The District Magistrate shall take every possible action to the best of his ability to prevent the creation of a hostile environment against a person or group of persons which is targeted in such incidents.