IPC · XVI — OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Section 345. Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

345. Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued . — Whoever keeps any person in wrongful confinement, knowing that a writ for the liberation of that person has been duly issued, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years in addition to any term of imprisonment to which he may be liable under any other section of this Chapter.

Source: India Code