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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 265 BNS - Resistance or obstruction to lawful Apprehension or escape or rescue in Cases not otherwise provided for

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
265 - Resistance or obstruction to lawful Apprehension or escape or rescue in Cases not otherwise provided for
Old provision
Section 225B IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 265 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 225B IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 265 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with resistance or obstruction to lawful Apprehension or escape or rescue in Cases not otherwise provided for. Under the old law this was Section 225B of the IPC.

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