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Penal Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter XI · False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice
Penal Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter XI · False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice
Official textFrom Attorney General's Chambers, unchanged
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 for a term not exceeding 2 years, fine or 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.
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