IPC → BNS
IPC Section 225 in BNS
IPC Section 225 corresponds to BNS Section 263 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 225 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 263 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 263 — Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person
Drafting note. Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), ( b) and (c).
Whoever, intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension of any other person for an offence, or rescues or attempts to rescue any other person from any custody in which that person is lawfully detained for an offence,— (a) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; or (b) 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 te…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 225 in BNS?
IPC Section 225 is BNS Section 263 — Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person.
Has the provision changed?
Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), ( b) and (c).
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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