IPC Section 357 — Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person
criminal force and assault
Criminal
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine up to ₹1,000, or both
As the section puts it: “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”
Summary
If someone attacks or uses physical force against another person while trying to wrongfully lock them up or keep them confined, that person can be punished. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to one year, or a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.
Official Text
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that 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.
Old <-> New Code Mapping
- BNS §135 — Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person
