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BNS Section 262: Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension

Section 262 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension. It replaces IPC 224 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 262 is cognizable and bailable.

Bail, cognizability and punishment

SectionOffencePunishmentCognizableBailableTriable by
262Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension.Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.CognizableBailableAny Magistrate

Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.

Text of BNS Section 262

262. 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.

Explanation.—The punishment in this section is in addition to the punishment for which the person to be apprehended or detained in custody was liable for the offence with which he was charged, or of which he was convicted.

IPC sections replaced

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