Section 225 of IPC : Section 225: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a shopkeeper in a small town in India. One day, his friend, Suresh, is caught by the police for allegedly committing a theft. When the police come to arrest Suresh, Ravi tries to block the police officers from entering his shop and physically pushes them away. Despite being warned, Ravi continues to resist the police officers' attempts to lawfully apprehend Suresh. Under Section 225 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, or with a fine, or both, for intentionally obstructing the lawful apprehension of Suresh.

Example 2:

Priya's brother, Arjun, is arrested for a serious crime that is punishable with imprisonment for life. While Arjun is being transported to the police station, Priya and her friends attempt to rescue him by attacking the police vehicle and trying to free Arjun. They manage to temporarily stop the...

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