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IPC Section 344 - Wrongful confinement for ten or more days
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(The IPC section is included as a sub-section in the BNS sans heading. Imprisonment is increased from three to five years, and a minimum fine of ten thousand rupees is stipulated.)
Please refer to BNS 127 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever wrongfully confines any person for ten days, or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 344 in Simple Words
Section 344 of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who wrongfully confines a person for ten days or more can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years and may also be fined.
Wrongful confinement for ten or more days
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrongfully confining for 10 or more days | 3 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Wrongfully confining for 10 or more days
Punishment : 3 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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