Whoever, in any case not provided for in section 224 or 225, or in any other law for the time being in force, intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension of himself or of any other person, or escapes or attempts to escape from any custody in which he is lawfully detained, or rescues or attempts to rescue any other person from any custody in which that person is lawfully detained, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 225B — Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape, or rescue, in cases not otherwise provided for
As in force on 1 April 2015.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 1 April 2015 You are here
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[Indian PC 1860, s. 225B]