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SECTION 342 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for wrongful confinement
Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 127 for updated procedures & punishments.
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.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrongfully confining any person | 1 Year or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Wrongfully confining any person
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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