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22. Again learned AAG would submit that under Section 156(3) Cr. P.C, Magistrate could not order registration of the case in view of protection available under Section 132 Cr. P. C. The argument is in wilderness. Chapter IX of the Code deals with unlawful assemblies. Sections 127 to 131 provides as to how command can be issued for dispersal of the mob or any unlawful assembly causing disturbance to the public peace. The first occurrence wherein it was mentioned that a violent mob attacked CRPF etc. and blocked the road. For their dispersal security forces used tear smoke shells. The protection under Section 132 Cr. P. C is available to the public servant in the course of those events. The second occurrence is not connected with dispersal of the mob or a part of that action as noted above. Allegedly while entering into the house, smashing window panes, beating woman, killing her son by no stretch of imagination, at this stage, can be said to be within the ambit of Chapter IX of the Code of Criminal Procedure.