IPC Section 343
Here’s a clear explanation of IPC Section 343:
Section 343 – Punishment for wrongful confinement
Legal Text:
"Whoever wrongfully confines any 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."
Key Points:
Wrongful confinement: Means unlawfully restricting a person’s freedom of movement. This means preventing someone from moving freely without legal justification.
It doesn’t have to be physical restraint; even unlawful restriction of movement counts.
The confinement must be without lawful authority or justification.
Punishment:
Imprisonment up to 1 year, or
Fine up to ₹1,000, or
Both.
Related Sections:
Section 340 IPC: Wrongful confinement for 10 or more days.
Section 342 IPC: Punishment for wrongful confinement in more serious cases.
Section 341 IPC: Punishment for wrongful restraint (which is less serious than wrongful confinement).
Summary:
Section 343 IPC criminalizes the act of unlawfully confining someone against their will, limiting their liberty. It is a cognizable and bailable offence, generally triable by a Magistrate.
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