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.
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