IPC Section 342: Punishment For Wrongful Confinement
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IPC Section 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.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
Offence | Wrongfully confining any person |
Punishment | 1 Year or Fine or Both |
Cognizance | Cognizable |
Bail | Bailable |
Triable By | Any Magistrate |
Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |