IPC Section 344. Wrongful confinement for ten or more days

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 16
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offences Affecting The Human Body - Parliament of India

Whoever wrongfully confines any person for ten days, or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which any extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Wrongfully confining for 10 or more days. Imprisonment for 3 years and fine. Cognizable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Bailable Any Magistrate. Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security