Indian Penal Code, 1860
225B. Resistance
or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not
otherwise provided for
Whoever, in any case
not provided for in section 224 or section 225 or in any other law for the time
being in force, intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to
the lawful apprehension of himself or of any other person, or escapes or
attempts to escape from any custody in which he is lawfully detained, or
rescues or attempts to rescue any other person from any custody in which that person
is lawfully detained, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description
for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.]