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An Executive Magistrate may even act ex-parte under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, if immediate prevention or speedy remedy is desirable

  1. to prevent obstruction, annoyance or injury to any lawfully employed person

  2. to avoid danger to human life, health or safety

  3. to avoid disturbance to public peace and tranquility, riot or affray

  4. on anyone or all of the above grounds
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Explanation

Option (4) is correct: An Executive Magistrate may even act ex-parte under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, if immediate prevention or speedy remedy is desirable to prevent obstruction, annoyance or injury to any lawfully employed person, to avoid danger to human life, health or safety and to avoid disturbance to public peace and tranquility, riot or affray.

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