Section 144 CrPC Concept

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With reference to the restrictions imposed on Article 19 of the Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. Under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code, a magistrate can restrain an assembly if there is resistance in the execution of any law. 2. Under Section 141 of the Indian Penal Code, an assembly of five or more people becomes unlawful if they forcibly occupy the property of some person. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?