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SECTION 225B IPC - Indian Penal Code - Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 225B in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 225B related FAQs
Whoever, in any case not provided for in section 224 or section 225 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 225B in Simple Words

Section 225B of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who intentionally resists or obstructs their own or someone else's lawful arrest, escapes from lawful custody, or tries to rescue someone from lawful custody can be punished with imprisonment up to six months, a fine, or both.


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Offence : Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for


Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate






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Frequently Asked Questions


What is the IPC 225B?

IPC Section 225B: Resistance or obstruction of lawful arrest, escape or rescue when not otherwise provided.


What is Section 225 A IPC?

IPC Section 225A: Omission by a public servant to arrest, or the allowing of escape on their part, in all other cases.


What is Section 225 of the IPC case law?

In any case, not covered by section 224, section 225, or any other law in force at the time, anyone who intentionally resists or illegally obstructs the lawful arrest of themselves or others, or tries to escape or escape from custody where they are lawfully detained, is guilty of a crime.