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Section 37 - Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
Code of Criminal Procedure Act, 1973
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 authorized 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.
Related Sections
- Section 174: Police to enquire and report on suicide, etc
- Section 17: Chief Metropolitan Magistrate and Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrates
- Section 30: Sentence of imprisonment in default of fine
- Section 118: Discharge of person informed against
- Section 104: Power to impound document, etc., produced
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