IPC Section 344

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVI

S. 344

Wrongful confinement for ten or more days

Description

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.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Wrongfully confining for 10 or more days

3 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Bailable

Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is Compoundable by

The person confined

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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