IPC Section 224

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XI

S. 224

Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension

Description

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.

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Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension

2 Years or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Bailable

Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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