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IPC Section 341- Punishment For Wrongful Restraint

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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.
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