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Section 31 - The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
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.
Related Sections
- Section Form No.15: Summons on Information of a Probable Breach of The Peace
- Section 170: Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences
- Section 333: Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn
- Section 503: Procedure by police upon seizure of property
- Section Form No.25: Magistrate's Order to Prevent Obstruction, Riot, Etc.
Related Acts
- Marine Aids to Navigation Act, 2021
- Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016
- Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Act, 2021
- Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Act, 2020
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017
* Only for reference.