IPC Section 345: Wrongful Confinement Of Person For Whose Liberation Writ Has Been Issued
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IPC Section 345: Wrongful Confinement Of Person For Whose Liberation Writ Has Been Issued
Whoever keeps any person in wrongful confinement, knowing that a writ for the liberation of that person has been duly issued, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years in addition to any term of imprisonment to which he may be liable under any other section of this Chapter.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Keeping any person in wrongful confinement, knowing that a writ has been issued for his liberation |
| Punishment | 2 Years in addition to imprisonment under any other section |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Magistrate First Class |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
