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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 126 – Punishment for wrongful confinement

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

BNS Section 126 IPC S.342 ✓ Bailable Non-Cognizable ⚖ Magistrate Court

IPC Reference IPC S.342

Whoever wrongfully confines any 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 five thousand rupees or with both.

ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

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

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