SECTION 342 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for wrongful confinement
Last Updated: 01 Jun, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Description of IPC Section 342
According to section 342 of Indian penal code, 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.
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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What offence is defined under IPC 342?
IPC 342 Offence: Wrongfully confining any person.
What is the punishment for IPC 342 Case?
The punishment for IPC 342 is 1 Year or Fine or Both.
Is IPC 342 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 342 is a Cognizable.
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Is IPC 342 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 342 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 342 be tried?
IPC 342 is tried in the court of Any Magistrate.