IPC Section 357

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVI

S. 357

Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person

Description

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.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Assault or use of criminal Force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person

1 Year or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Bailable

Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is Compoundable by

The person assaulted or to whom the force was used, with the permission of the Court

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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