# 224 Resistance or obstruction by a person 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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OF FALSE EVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE
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Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law221
Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend222
Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed223
Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant225
Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person225A
Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise, provided for225B
Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for
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