Section 172 - Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful arrest or escape.

Whoever intentionally offers any resistance or illegal obstruction to the lawful arrest of himself for an 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 an offence, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years or with fine or with both.