Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person
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Summary
Assault or use of criminal force while trying wrongfully to confine someone is an offence. If a person, in attempting to wrongfully confine another, assaults or uses force against them, they may be punished with up to one year imprisonment, a fine up to Rs 5,000, or both. The offence is cognizable and bailable and can be tried by any magistrate.
Example
Priya argues with her neighbour, locks the door and grabs the neighbour's arm to stop them leaving. That assault while attempting to wrongfully confine the neighbour can attract up to one year in jail, a fine up to Rs 5,000, or both under this provision.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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 five thousand rupees, or with both.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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