Under Section 144 CrPC, what is the primary objective for imposing restrictions on public gatherings?

💡 Explanation:

Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) empowers an executive magistrate (like a District Magistrate/Deputy Commissioner) to issue an order to prevent or quickly remedy urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger. The primary objective is to maintain public peace and order and prevent a breach of the public tranquility, typically by prohibiting the assembly of four or more people.