IPC · XVI — OF OFFENCES AFFECTING THE HUMAN BODY

Section 357. Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

357. Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person . — Whoever 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.

Source: India Code