Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 357 :
Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person:
(See section 135 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Assault or use of criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person.
Punishment : Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine of 1000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : The person assaulted or to whom the force was used.
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate.
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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.