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.
IPC Section 225B in BNS: Section 265
Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for
Section 225B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for) corresponds to Section 265 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 265 is cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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