Indian Penal Code, 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.