Rescue in other cases

Every person who endeavours to resist or prevent the execution of the lawcases. (a) by resisting the lawful arrest of himself or of any other person for any cause other than crime; or (b) by escaping or permitting himself to be rescued from lawful custody for any cause other than crime; or (c) by rescuing any other person from lawful custody for any cause other than crime; or (d) by rescuing any goods or things from any public officer or peace officer having the possession, custody, or care thereof under or by virtue of any lawful warrant or process, is guilty of a misdemeanour punishable summarily or on indictment, provided that the punishment on summary conviction shall not exceed six months’ imprisonment.