Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for
What this section does
A residual provision penalising intentional resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue from lawful custody, in cases not covered by sections 262 or 263 or any other law in force. It applies to both self-apprehension and apprehension of others.
AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).
Quick reference
- Punishment
- Imprisonment of either description up to 6 months, or fine, or both
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate
- Cognizable
- No
- Bailable
- Yes
- Compoundable
- No
Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)
- The accused intentionally offered resistance or illegal obstruction to a lawful apprehension (of self or another), OR escaped or attempted to escape from lawful custody, OR rescued or attempted to rescue another from lawful custody
- The case is not covered by section 262, section 263, or any other law in force
Practitioner note
This section operates as a catch-all for situations not covered by the more specific escape/rescue provisions. The prosecution must rule out applicability of sections 262 and 263 and any other law before invoking this section.
Derived from IPC s.225A.
Read the official text
For the binding statutory text of BNS Section 265, refer to the Gazette of India or the India Code official website.
Why this matters
BNS Section 265 forms part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita which replaced the Indian Penal Code 1860 on 1 July 2024. Any new filing, FIR, charge sheet, or bail application made on or after that date should cite the new section number. References to the old act in legacy documents remain valid for matters that arose before the changeover.