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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