Library/BNS/Section 262
Section 262BailableOFFENCE

Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension.

Full Text

Whoever intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to the lawful apprehension of himself for any offence with which he is charged or for which he has been convicted, or escapes or attempts to escape from any custody in which he is lawfully detained for any such offence...

Plain English Summary

Criminalises resisting arrest or escaping from prison/police custody.

Punishment

Up to 2 years

Practical Note

Equivalent to IPC 224.

हिंदी पाठ

किसी व्यक्ति द्वारा अपने विधिपूर्ण पकड़े जाने में प्रतिरोध या बाधा। जो कोई अपने पकड़े जाने का विरोध करेगा या जेल से भागने का प्रयास करेगा, वह दो वर्ष तक के कारावास या जुर्माने से दंडित होगा।