Section 38. Ordinary avocations of life to be interfered with as little as possible

38. Ordinary avocations of life to be interfered with as little as possible.— Any authority or person acting in pursuance of this Act shall interfere with the ordinary avocations of life and the enjoyment of property as little as may be consonant with the purpose of ensuring the public safety and interest[1] [, the defence of India and civil defence and the internal security].