Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 342. Punishment for wrongful confinement.

Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 342. Punishment for wrongful confinement.

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.

 

More details about this Section

Cognizable or not?

Cognizable

Whether Bailable?

Bailable

Compoundable or not?

Compoundable by the person restrained or confined

Triable by whom?

Any Magistrate

 

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