Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 283 & 353 [Corresponding Secs. 285 & 132 of BNS, 2023]–Offence of danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation–Accused were protesting for their rights and were also conducting a silent protest, which did not cause any danger to the public–If people geather somewhere to assert their rights, the way will be blocked automatically–Nothing on record to show that they used any kind of assault or force against the public servants on duty–The police only came to disperse the crowed, which negates the offence u/s. 353 of IPC.
