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SECTION 344 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Wrongful confinement for ten or more days
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 344 in Simple Words
Section 344 of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who wrongfully confines a person for ten days or more can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years and may also be fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrongfully confining for 10 or more days | 3 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Wrongfully confining for 10 or more days
Punishment : 3 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Anyone who wrongfully confines a person for more than ten days will be punished by imprisonment in either form for a period that can extend up to three years and a fine.
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IPC 341 discusses Punishment for wrong restraint. The IPC 341 states that 'Whoever wrongfully restrains a person shall be punishable with simple imprisonment of a period which can extend up to one month or with monetary fines which can extend up to five hundred rupees or both.
