IPC Section 224 — Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension
false evidence and offences against public justice
Criminal
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both
As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both”
Summary
If a person intentionally resists or illegally obstructs being lawfully arrested for an offence they are charged with or have been convicted of, or if they escape or try to escape from lawful custody for such an offence, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both.
Official Text
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.
Referred to by
Related Judgments
- Dist Nashik.; (Confined at Nasik Road Central; Prison, Nasik Road) vs 1. State of Maharashtra., ], ], 2. Pradeep Bhanudas Chaudhari,, ], Jai — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2016)
- RAVI KAPOOR vs STATE — Delhi High Court (2017)
- Jeyakumar vs 1. The State of Tamilnadu,, Rep. by the Inspector of Police,, Karimedu — Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) (2026)
- 1.Ms.S.Sengodi; 2.Radhakrishnan; (Impleaded as 2nd; of this court date vs 1. State of Tamil Nadu rep by, its Secretary, Department of, Home, For — Madras High Court (Principal Bench, Chennai) (2012)
Old <-> New Code Mapping
- BNS §262 — Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension
