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IPC Section 224 - Resistance or obstruction by a pers on to his lawful apprehension
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 224 deals with resistance or obstruction by a pers on to his lawful apprehension.
Full official legal text
224. Resistance or obstruction by a pers on to his lawful apprehension. 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 charged , or of which
he was convicted.
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