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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 390: Appeals from convictions under sections 383, 384, 388 and 389
- Section 333: Authorities before whom affidavits may be sworn
- Section 82: Procedure on arrest of person against whom warrant issued
- Section 180: Examination of witnesses by police
- Section 376: Procedure where prisoner of unsound mind is reported capable of making his defence
Related Acts
* Only for reference.