CrPC Section 37
CrPC Section 37 β Public when to assist Magistrates and police
π Bare Act Text β Section 37 CrPC:
"Every person is bound to assist a Magistrate or police officer reasonably demanding his aidβ
(a) in the taking or preventing the escape of any other person whom such Magistrate or police officer is authorized to arrest;
(b) in the prevention or suppression of a breach of the peace;
(c) in the prevention of any injury attempted to be committed to any railway, canal, telegraph or public property."
π Explanation:
Section 37 imposes a legal duty on every citizen to assist a Magistrate or police officer, if reasonably asked, in the following situations:
Arrest or Escape Prevention:
If the police or Magistrate is trying to arrest someone or prevent someone from escaping custody, and they ask for help, you are legally required to assist.
Preventing Breach of Peace:
If thereβs a fight, riot, or disturbance, and authorities ask you to help suppress or prevent it, you must cooperate.
Protecting Public Property:
If someone tries to damage or harm public infrastructure (like railways, canals, or telegraph lines), and youβre asked to help prevent it, you are bound to assist.
β Key Points:
This section is part of public duty towards law enforcement.
Refusing to help, without reasonable cause, can result in legal consequences under other laws (like Section 187 IPC β refusal to aid a public servant).
The aid must be reasonable and demanded lawfully.
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