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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 411: Procedure in case of difference of opinion
- Section 413: No appeal to lie unless otherwise provided
- Section 306: Power to issue commission for examination of witness in prison
- Section 279: Non-appearance or death of complainant
- Section 101: Power to compel restoration of abducted females
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