“The latest order under martial law passed today makes it unlawful for more than two persons to walk abreast on any constructed or clearly defined pavement or side-walk in such area. Disobedience to this order will be punished by special powers under martial law. It shall also be illegal for any male person to carry or be found in possession of an instrument known as a lathi. All persons disobeying this order will be arrested and tried by summary proceedings under martial law.”
No. 24
Whereas I deem it expedient to make provision for the preservation of health and the greater comfort of British troops stationed in the area under my command,
And whereas a number of electric fans and lights are required in the buildings in which some of such troops are quartered,
Now therefore by virtue of the powers vested in me by martial law I authorize any officer appointed by me for that purpose to enter any college, public building, hostel, hotel, private or other residence or building and remove such number of electric lights and fans required for the purpose aforesaid,
And any attempt to obstruct such removal, or to hide, or to damage or to impair the immediate efficiency of any such fans or lights, will be summarily dealt with under martial law,
But nothing in this order shall authorize the removal of any fan or light from a room usually inhabited by a woman.
These are only a few of the orders we have been able to obtain.