BNSS Section 31 - 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 public property.