IPC → BNS
IPC Section 225B in BNS
IPC Section 225B corresponds to BNS Section 265 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 225B |
|---|---|
| New provision | 265 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 265 — Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever, in any case not provided for in section 262 or section 263 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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 225B in BNS?
IPC Section 225B is BNS Section 265 — Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for.
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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