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SECTION 225 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c).)
Please refer to BNS 263 for updated procedures & punishments.
or, if the person to be apprehended, or the person rescued or attempted to be rescued, is charged with or liable to be apprehended for an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine;
or, if the person to be apprehended or rescued, or attempted to be rescued, is charged with or liable to be apprehended for an offence punishable with death, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine;
or, if the person to be apprehended or rescued, or attempted to be rescued, is liable under the sentence of a Court of Justice, or by virtue of a commutation of such a sentence, to imprisonment for life, or imprisonment, for a term of ten years or upwards, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine;
or, if the person to be apprehended or rescued, or attempted to be rescued, is under sentence of death, shall be punished with 1imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either description for a term not exceeding ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 225 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 225 of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who intentionally resists the lawful arrest of another person or tries to rescue someone lawfully detained for an offense can face imprisonment up to two years, and if the offense involved carries more severe punishment, the imprisonment can be up to three to seven years, along with a fine.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resistance or obstruction to the lawful apprehension of any person, or, rescuing him from lawful custody | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
| If charged with an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or, imprisonment for 10 Years | 3 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
| If charged with a capital offence | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
| If the person is sentenced to imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 Years, or upwards | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
| If under sentence of death | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Resistance or obstruction to the lawful apprehension of any person, or, rescuing him from lawful custody
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Offence : If charged with an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or, imprisonment for 10 Years
Punishment : 3 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Offence : If charged with a capital offence
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Offence : If the person is sentenced to imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 Years, or upwards
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Offence : If under sentence of death
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Section 225 A IPC?
IPC Section 225A: Omission by a public servant to arrest, or the allowing of escape on their part, when not otherwise provided.
What is section 225?
IPC Section 225: Resistance or obstruction of lawful arrest
Is the IPC 225 bailable or not?
According to paragraph 2, this section is not bailable, not compoundable, and does not recognize bail. According to Paragraphs 3,4 and 5, this section is non-bailable, and cognizable.
What is the IPC 225B?
IPC Section 225B: Resistance or obstruction of lawful arrest, escape or rescue when not otherwise provided.
