What is Section 144 and why it was necessary to be imposed

The imposition of Section 144 in various states in the country has invited criticism from a few quarters. Section 144 which prohibits a large gathering has been imposed as a precautionary measure in the wake of the security forces reporting that there are elements who are looking to incite violence. We take a look at what Section 144 is and why it must be imposed as Simplified by Ajay Joseph