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SECTION 342 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for wrongful confinement


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 342 in Simple Words
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Whoever wrongfully confines any person shall be punished with simple imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.



IPC 342 in Simple Words

Section 342 of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who wrongfully confines a person can be punished with simple imprisonment for up to one year, or a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.


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Offence : Wrongfully confining any person


Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



Anyone who wrongfully confines a person will be punished by either imprisonment for a period that can extend up to one year or monetary fines of up to one thousand rupees or both.





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Leave a comment. 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.