Of False Evidence And Offences Against Public Justice
BNS Section 262 - Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension
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262. Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension.--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.