The text is substantially unchanged
IPC Section 344 is now BNS Section 127(4)
344. Wrongful confinement for ten or more days.
Old law
IPC §344
344. Wrongful confinement for ten or more days.
344. Whoever wrongfully confines any person for ten days, or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Read more: IPC §344New law
BNS §127(4)
127(4)
127(4). Whoever wrongfully confines any person for ten days or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees.
Read more: BNS §127(4)Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.
