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.