Section 78: Regulation to prevent violence

Q: What does Section 78 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA) deal with?

Section 78 TKPA pertains to "Regulation to prevent violence". It is part of the The Kerala Police Act, 2011, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 78 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA) governs regulation to prevent violence. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 78 TKPA still in force?

Yes, Section 78 of the The Kerala Police Act, 2011 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 78 TKPA?

धारा 78 TKPA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 78 of the The Kerala Police Act, 2011. Section 78 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA) governs regulation to prevent violence. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 78 TKPA?

Dhara 78 TKPA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 78 of the The Kerala Police Act, 2011. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 78 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA) governs regulation to prevent violence. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 78 of The Kerala Police Act, 2011?

Cite as: "Section 78, The Kerala Police Act, 2011 (TKPA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Kerala Police Act, 2011, 2011, § 78 (India).

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The District Police Chief may, if it is satisfied from the circumstances that it is necessary for the preservation of public peace or public safety, by notification, either proclaimed or specifically addressed to individuals, prohibit or control in any manner for a period not exceeding fifteen days in any place, -

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Any article used or carried by any person in contravention of any prohibition under sub-section (1) may be seized by a Police Officer on duty.