BNS Section 129 – Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued | Lexolive

⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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

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BNS Section 129 – Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued

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

BNS Section 129 IPC S.345 🔒 Non-Bailable 🔍 Cognizable ⚖ Magistrate Court

IPC Reference IPC S.345

Whoever keeps any person in wrongful confinement knowing that a writ for the liberation of that person has been duly issued shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years in addition to any term of imprisonment to which he may be liable under any other section of this Chapter.

ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Up to 2 years additional. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Magistrate of first class.

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