Code Of Criminal Procedure Act (No. 15 of 1979)

Sri Lanka Consolidated Acts

Public when to assist Magistrates and peace officers

19. Every person is bound to assist a Magistrate or a peace officer reasonably demanding his aid-

(a) in the taking of any other person whom such Magistrate or peace officer is authorized to arrest;

(b) in the prevention of a breach of the peace or of any injury attempted to be committed to any public-property;