IPC Section 344 — Wrongful confinement for ten or more days

wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine”

Summary

Whoever keeps a person locked up or trapped against their will for ten days or longer commits an offence. The punishment for this can be imprisonment for up to three years, along with a fine.

Official Text

Whoever wrongfully confines any person for ten days, or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Related Judgments

  • Azhar Hamidulha Khan vs The State of Maharashtra and Anr., …, ....., Mr. Anand Pandey a/w Pras — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2024)
  • PUNNU vs STATE (GOVT. OF NCT) DELHI — Delhi High Court (2018)
  • CHANDER PAL SINGH vs STATE THRU NCT OF DELHI — Delhi High Court (2025)
  • PRADEEP KUMAR vs STATE NCT OF DELHI — Delhi High Court (2026)
  • COMMISSIONER OF VAT vs JUPITOR EXPORTS — Delhi High Court (2015)

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