BNSS Section 31-Public when to assist Magistrates and police

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 public property.

[Old Corresponding Section: Section 37 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973]