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

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

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.

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