Section 273: Preventing escape or rescue after arrest

When any person has lawfully arrested another person for any offence, it is lawful for
him to use such force as he believes, on reasonable grounds, to be necessary to
prevent the escape or rescue of the person arrested.
But, if the offence is not one which is such that the offender may be arrested without
warrant, this section of this Code shall not authorise the use of force which is intended
or is likely to cause death or grievous harm.