BNSS § 31 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 31 BNSS — Public when to assist Magistrates and police
Replaces CrPC 37 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. In force since 1 July 2024.
The text
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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text.