Sentencing Guide
BNS Section 265 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 265: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for (Legacy IPC Section N/A)
Statutory Classification Details
Resistance or obstruction to
- Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
- Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
- Triable Court: Any Magistrate
- Official Punishment: Imprisonment forlawful apprehension, or6 months, or fine, or both. escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for