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IPC Section 331 - Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Words “any purpose referred to in sub-section (1)” are added.)
Please refer to BNS 120 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 331 in Simple Words
Section 331 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone voluntarily causes severe injuries to another person with the purpose of extorting a confession, information, property, or valuables, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and may also be fined.
Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession or information or to compel restoration of property, etc. | 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession or information or to compel restoration of property, etc.
Punishment : 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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What is the IPC 331 code?
The section 331 penalizes anyone who inflicts grievous harm to force a confession or to restore property. The offence can be punished with imprisonment of up to 10 years, as well as a fine.
What is Section 330 of the IPC?
IPC Section 332 - Inflicting harm on another to obtain a confession or to force the restoration of property
Is Section 332 of IPC bailable?
The nature of the offence: The court has the right to refuse bail for these offences.
What is Section 333 of the IPC?
Anyone who intentionally causes grievous harm to a public employee in the course of their duties, with the intent to deter or prevent that person, or another public employee, from performing his or her duty, or as a result of something done or attempted by...
