Section 31. Public when to assist Magistrates and police

BNSS · POWERS OF SUPERIOR OFFICERS OF POLICE AND AID TO THE MAGISTRATES AND THE 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.