Section 31 of THE BHARATIYA NAGARIK SURAKSHA SANHITA, 2023 – BNSS

Public when to assist Magistrates and police.

31. 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.

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