BNS 265 — Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

265. Whoever, in any case not provided for in section 262 or section
263 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.
 Violation of condition of remission of punishment.

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