Section 224 of IPC 1860: Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension
Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension-Indian Penal Code
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.