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BNSS Section 31: Public when to assist Magistrates and police

Verbatim · BNSS31. 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.

Cite as: Section 31, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023)