# The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 225B: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for

- Act: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860)
- In force from: 1862-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ipc/section/225B/

## Text

Whoever, 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.] Sch. 4. The words "penal servitude" rep. by Act 17 of 1949, s. 2. 5. Ss. 225A and 225B were subs. by Act 10 of 1886, s. 24(1), for s. 225A, which had been ins. by Act 27 of 1870, s.9.

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