Assault or criminal force in attempting wrongfully to confine a person
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Summary
Assaulting or using criminal force on someone while trying wrongfully to confine them is an offence. It applies when a person uses force or threats to try to keep another from leaving or to move/hold them against their will. Punishment can be up to one year imprisonment, or a fine up to one thousand rupees, or both.
Example
Rohan, a shopkeeper, grabs a customer and holds the shop door shut to stop them leaving because he suspects theft. His grabbing and holding while trying to confine the customer is assault/criminal force in attempting wrongful confinement. He could face up to one year imprisonment, or a fine up to one thousand rupees, or both.
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 one thousand rupees, or with both.
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