BNSS 31Chapter IV · Powers of Superior Officers of Police and Aid to the Magistrates and the PoliceWas CRPC 37
Section 31 · Public when to assist Magistrates and police
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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.
(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.
Under the old law
BNSS 31CRPC 37
37.Public when to assist Magistrates and police.
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