Martial law, also known as martial rule, refers to the imposition of military control and authority over civilians during times of emergency, crisis, or war. It is typically declared by the government or military in situations where existing laws and civilian authorities are deemed inadequate or incapable of maintaining order and security. Under martial law, the military takes over the responsibilities of the civilian government, exercising various powers such as restricting civil liberties, suspending normal constitutional rights, imposing curfews, censoring media, conducting surveillance, and detaining individuals without trial. The objective of martial law is to restore and maintain public order until the situation stabilizes.
