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⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024

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BNS Section 124 – Wrongful restraint

Chapter 6: Offences Affecting the Human Body · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 124 IPC S.339 ✓ Bailable Non-Cognizable ⚖ Magistrate Court

IPC Reference IPC S.339

Whoever voluntarily obstructs any person so as to prevent that person from proceeding in any direction in which that person has a right to proceed is said wrongfully to restrain that person.

📋 Explanation / Illustration

Illustration: A causes a barricade across a road along which Z has a right to pass. A is not justified in causing the barricade and obstructs the passage of Z. A wrongfully restrains Z.

ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Imprisonment up to 1 month or fine up to Rs 5000 or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.

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