Indian Penal Code, 1860

Wrongful confinement for three or more days.—

Section

343

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

343. Wrongful confinement for three or more days.— Whoever wrongfully confines any person for three days, or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
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