What is the BNS Section 265 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 265 is a new legislative provision under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, without a direct single counterpart in the legacy Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Is Section 265 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 265 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 265 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 265 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 265 BNS?

Cases under Section 265 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 265 BNS?

Section 265 BNS deals with 'Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 265

BNS Section 265: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 265?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 265 BNS is: Imprisonment forlawful apprehension, or6 months, or fine, or both. escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 265 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 265 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Resistance or obstruction to

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment forlawful apprehension, or6 months, or fine, or both. escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.

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