BNS Section 262: Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 224
Procedural Classification Summary
Resistance or obstruction
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years,by a person to his lawfulor fine, or both. apprehension
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.