Indian Penal Code, 1860
Punishment for wrongful confinement.—
Section
342
Punishment
Imprisonment up to One Year(s) + Fine
Cognizable
Non-cognizable
Bailable
Bailable
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Any Magistrate
Bare Act Text
342. Punishment for wrongful confinement.—
Whoever wrongfully confines any person shall be punished with 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.