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SECTION 339 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Wrongful restraint


Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 339 has been replaced with BNS Section 126 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(IPC section is included as a subsection in BNS.)

Please refer to BNS 126 for updated procedures & punishments.

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  1. IPC 339 in Simple Words
Whoever voluntarily obstructs any person so as to prevent that person from proceeding in any direction in which that person has a right to proceed, is said wrongfully to restrain that person.



IPC 339 in Simple Words

Section 339 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone willingly blocks another person's path, preventing them from moving in a direction they have the right to go, it is considered 'wrongful restraint'.


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Frequently Asked Questions


What is IPC section 339?

According to section 339 of the IPC, wrongful restraint is committed by anyone who obstructs another person in order to prevent them from moving in a direction that they have the right to move. 11 Dec 2023


What is Section 339 of the IPC for car parking?

Parking your vehicle in front a house is not allowed. The IPC section 339 allows the house owner to file a complaint against the driver or owner of a vehicle. Parking your vehicle in front someone's home is illegal. IPC section 339 allows the house owner to file a complaint against the driver or owner of the vehicle. 13 Dec 2023


What is the IPC 339 to 348?

Anyone who wrongfully restrains another person will be punished by simple imprisonment of up to one month or a fine that can reach five hundred rupees or both.


What is Section 340 of the IPC?

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