[LIVE UPDATES] Hearing Of Kashmir Petitions [Court-2]

SG- It is for the district magistrate to see if there is a situation which satisfies him that such an order is to be passed. 144 gives a DM such powers. Even the Petitioners have not challenged his authority or power to do so

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SG : 144 is an action to ensure speedy remedy as a preventive measure for the maintenance of public peace and tranquility

SG- It is for Your Lordships to take a call as to whether ordering 144 was appropriate or not based on the history of the area

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J Reddy says Petitioners say there's no material or reasoning for orders. SG says he'll come to that

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SG- Petitioners asking court to assess 144 orders from August. It's a merely academic exercise as most have been rescinded

SG : The exact words of the order need not be looked at, the court must satisfy itself that the guidelines are being followed. These guidelines include the need for 'speedy remedy'. Speedy.. immediate action!

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SG says that the ratio in Babulal Parate judgment misquoted by petitioners.

The ratio in that case is that the the letter of the order is not to be looked at as District Magistrates lack a 'legally trained mind'

SG : Measures under Sec 144 were taken to protect people from the threat of non state actors.

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SG- court is the custodian of rights of 99.9% of citizens. Non state actors should not be allowed to disturb the life of a majority of the population

SG reiterates that the court was taken through the govts affidavit very selectively