Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person

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.... rescues or attempts to rescue any other person from any custody in which that person is lawfully detained for an offence,-- (a) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; or (b) if the person to be apprehended, or the person rescued or attempted to be rescued, is charged with or liable to be apprehended for a....