IPC → BNS
IPC Section 224 in BNS
IPC Section 224 corresponds to BNS Section 262 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 224 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 262 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 262 — Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension
Drafting note. No change.
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 c…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 224 in BNS?
IPC Section 224 is BNS Section 262 — Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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