Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Chapter 004 Power of Superior Officers of Police & Aid to Magistrates and Police
Section 37: B – Aid To The Magistrates And PolicePublic when to assist Magistrates and police
Every person is bound to assist a Magistrate or police officer reasonably demanding his aid-
- in the taking or preventing the escape of any other person whom such Magistrate or police officer is authorised to arrest; or
- in the prevention or suppression of a breach of the peace; or
- in the prevention of any injury attempted to be committed to any railway, canal, telegraph or public property.