Section 372: Use of neighbour’s house or land at time of disaster

If, at the time of disaster such as fire, earthquake, volcano and flood, it is not possible to rescue victims of such disaster without entering or using the house or land of a person, the victims may be rescued, or caused to be rescued, by entering the house or land with the consent of the owner of the house or land if the owner is available, and even without consent of the owner of the house or land if the owner is not available for the time being or refuses to give consent.

Explanation: For the purposes of this Section, the term “the owner of the house or land” means the person who is using, possessing or controlling the concerned house or land for the time being.