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SECTION 343 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Wrongful confinement for three or more days
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 343 in Simple Words
Section 343 of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who wrongfully confines a person for three days or more can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrongfully confining for 3 or more days | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Wrongfully confining for 3 or more days
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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What is Section 343 of the IPC?
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What is 343 CRPC?
Section 343 Procedural Rules for Magistrate Taking cognizance The Magistrate who receives a complaint under Section 340 or Section 341 shall, notwithstanding any provisions of Chapter XV, proceed to treat the case insofar as possible as if it had been instituted based on a police report.
What is Sec 344 IPC?
Leave a comment. Anyone who wrongfully confines a person for more than ten days will be punished by imprisonment in either form for up to three years and a fine.
