IPC 224→BNS 262

IPC 224 to BNS 262: Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension

Section 224 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 262 BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 224 →View BNS Section 262 →

IPC 224 to BNS 262 at a Glance

Section 224 IPC (Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension) is now Section 262 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is bailable and cognizable. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From IPC 224 to BNS 262?

Section 224 IPC is now Section 262 BNS. The text, legal elements, Explanation on additional punishment, and penalty of imprisonment up to two years or fine or both remain completely identical under the new Sanhita.

IPC 224 vs BNS 262: Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section224262
OffenceResistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehensionSame
PunishmentImprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, awarded in addition to the punishment for the underlying offence.Same
FineFine is an optional alternative to imprisonment, or may be imposed in addition to imprisonment.Same
BailBailableSame
CognizanceCognizableSame
CompoundableNon-CompoundableSame
Triable ByAny MagistrateSame

IPC 224 and BNS 262: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 224, IPC 1860

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.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 262, BNS 2023

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.

Ingredients: IPC 224 vs BNS 262

Under IPC 224
  1. The person was charged with or had been convicted of an offence
  2. The apprehension or detention in custody was lawful
  3. The accused intentionally offered resistance or illegal obstruction to his own apprehension, or escaped or attempted to escape from such custody
Under BNS 262
  1. Lawful apprehension or detention of a person charged with or convicted of an offence
  2. Intentional resistance or illegal obstruction to that apprehension
  3. Escape or attempted escape from such lawful custody
  4. Punishment in addition to that for the offence charged or convicted

What IPC 224 to BNS 262 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 224 IPC (now Section 262 BNS): the offence and the punishment are unchanged, so the charge for an act done after the BNS came into force cites Section 262 BNS and is framed on the same elements as before.

FAQs: IPC 224 to BNS 262

What changed when Section 224 IPC became Section 262 BNS?▼

Section 262 BNS reproduces Section 224 IPC word for word. The legal elements, the Explanation specifying that punishment is additional, and the penalty of up to two years imprisonment or fine or both remain unchanged.

Where does Section 224 IPC sit in the BNS?▼

In Section 262 BNS, in Chapter XIV, Of False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice.

Does Section 224 IPC or Section 262 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 224 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 224 IPC. Section 262 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·