Kanpur: Section 144 was clamped in the Kanpur district on Saturday, an official government spokesman said.
According to the details, prohibitory orders have been imposed in the city in view of a slight surge in coronavirus infections, several examinations and festivals in days to come.
The restrictions, announced on Saturday evening, will be effective for a complete calender month.
Section 144 of the CrPC restricts the gathering of more than four to five people at a place, the spokesman added.
Under the imposition of prohibitory orders, without the permission of the Police Commissioner, not more than five people will be able to gather in a public place or to take out a procession.
However, people violating Section 144 will be punished under Section 188 of the Indian Penal Code, it has also been cleared.
