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BNS Section 135

Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.


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Key Points
 

  1. Assault: Under BNS-135, assault refers to any action where a person intentionally creates a situation where another person feels threatened by imminent harm. This could include gestures or actions that instill fear of violence.
     

  2. Criminal Force: Criminal force involves physical action with the intention of causing harm, intimidation, or wrongful confinement. It is distinct from mere physical force as it has the intent of committing a crime.
     

  3. Wrongful Confinement: The section covers situations where someone uses assault or force in an attempt to unlawfully restrict another person’s freedom of movement, effectively imprisoning them without legal justification.
     

  4. Punishment: The punishment for this offense can include imprisonment for up to one year, a fine up to ?5,000, or both, depending on the severity of the offense.


Section 135 BNS

Offence : Assault or use of criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person.


Punishment : Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.


Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable.


Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable.


By what Court triable : Any Magistrate.




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