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Section 37 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
37.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 authorized 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 railway, canal, telegraph or public property.
Related Sections
- Section 389: Suspension of sentence pending the appeal; release of appellant on bail
- Section 331: Resumption of inquiry or trial
- Section 448: Bond required from minor
- Section 160: Police officer’s power to require attendance of witnesses
- Section 278: Procedure in regard to such evidence when completed
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* Only for reference.