Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for
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Summary
When no other specific provision (like sections 224 or 225) or law applies, intentionally resisting or illegally obstructing a lawful arrest of yourself or another, escaping from lawful custody, or rescuing or attempting to rescue someone from lawful custody is an offence. The offender may be punished with imprisonment for up to six months, or with a fine, or with both. The act must be intentional and not covered elsewhere.
Example
Rohan is lawfully detained after a neighbourhood complaint. He pushes a constable and runs out of the police vehicle to escape. Under this section he can be prosecuted and may get imprisonment up to six months, or a fine, or both.
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Enacted textWhoever, in any case not provided for in section 224 or section 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 of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
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