Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XVI · Section 342

Punishment for wrongful confinement

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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.

Judgments on Section 342