Isro waste row: Legal cover for toxic dump?

Kochi: The Aluva police have invoked section 353 on a green activist who tried to stop the barge that carried hazardous waste generated from ISRO. Activist Shibu Manuel, who was arrested on Tuesday, was charged under section 353 of IPC (assault or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from the discharge of his duty) which is punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.