The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 224 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, 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 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. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.