CRPC  /  Chapter 4

Section 37. Public 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.