Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 → Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
CrPC 37BNSS 31
Public when to assist Magistrates and police
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What changed
- The words "railway, canal, telegraph or" are excluded thereby scope of the provision is broadened.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 31 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 37 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
Bare act text — BNSS 31
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.
Frequently asked
What is CrPC 37 equivalent in BNSS?
CrPC Section 37 (Public when to assist Magistrates and police) corresponds to Section 31 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).
What changed between CrPC 37 and BNSS 31?
The words "railway, canal, telegraph or" are excluded thereby scope of the provision is broadened.
How do I cite BNSS 31 in a pleading?
Under Section 31 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 37 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973)...
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