IPC · XVI — OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Section 342. Punishment for wrongful confinement

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

342. Punishment for wrongful confinement . — 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.

Source: India Code