CrPC Section 37: Public when to assist Magistrates and police

Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Chapter 4B: Aid the Magistrates and the police

Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

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 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 railway, canal, telegraph or public property.

Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.

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