IPC Section 129
π IPC Section 129 β "Resistance or Obstruction by a Person to his Arrest"
Text of Section 129:
"Whoever, knowing that he is likely to be arrested without a warrant by an officer or person authorized to arrest him, voluntarily resists such arrest, or attempts to avoid it, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both."
π Detailed Explanation:
Section 129 deals with the offence of resisting or obstructing a lawful arrest.
β Key Elements of Section 129:
Knowledge of likely arrest:
The person must know or anticipate that they are about to be arrested.
The arrest must be lawful and without a warrant, carried out by a person authorized by law.
Voluntary resistance or attempt to avoid arrest:
The accused voluntarily resists or tries to evade arrest.
This includes any physical or non-physical resistance.
Punishment:
Imprisonment for up to 1 year, or
Fine, or
Both.
βοΈ Purpose of Section 129:
To ensure that individuals do not obstruct the lawful process of arrest.
Encourages peaceful submission to lawful arrest to maintain public order and justice.
π Example:
Police come to arrest A without a warrant, and A tries to run away or physically fights the police.
A is guilty under Section 129 for resisting arrest.
π Summary:
Section 129 punishes a person who knowingly resists or tries to avoid a lawful arrest without warrant.
The law balances the right of the police to make an arrest with the personβs obligation to cooperate.
Resisting arrest is a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment, fine, or both.
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