Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension
Chapter 14: False evidence and offences against public justice
Whoever intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension of himself for any offence with which he is charged or of which he has been convicted, or escapes or attempts to escape from any custody in which he is lawfully detained for any such offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Explanation.— The punishment in this section is in addition to the punishment for which the person to be apprehended or detained in custody was liable for the offence with which he was charged, or of which he was convicted.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 259Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehendIPC 221
- 260Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committedIPC 222
- 261Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servantIPC 223
- 263Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another personIPC 225
- 264Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided forIPC 225A
- 265Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided forIPC 225B