IPC
IPC Section 341- Punishment For Wrongful Restraint
Whoever wrongfully restrains any person shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with a fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
IPC Section 341 Explained in Simple Terms
This section specifies that if a person unlawfully restricts or confines someone else's freedom of movement, they can be punished. The penalty can be up to one month of simple imprisonment, a fine not exceeding 500 rupees, or a combination of both. This provision aims to address and penalize wrongful detention or restraint of individuals.
Key Details of IPC Section 341:
Offense | wrongful restraint. |
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Punishment | Imprisonment up to one month, or fine up to five hundred or both |
Cognizance | Cognizable |
Bail | Bailable |
Triable By | Any Magistrate |
Compoundable Offenses Nature | compoundable |