Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Section - 37 - Public when to assist Magistrates and police
B. AID TO THE MAGISTRATES AND THE POLICE
Public when to assist Magistrates and police.
37. Every person is bound to assist a Magistrate or police officer reasonably demanding his aid-
| (a) | - | in the taking or preventing the escape of any other person whom such Magistrate or police officer is authorised to arrest; or |
| (b) | - | in the prevention or suppression of a breach of the peace; or |
| (c) | - | in the prevention of any injury attempted to be committed to any railway, canal, telegraph or public property. |
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