The text is substantially unchanged
IPC Section 357 is now BNS Section 135
357. Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person.
Old law
IPC §357
357. Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person.
357. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that 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 one thousand rupees, or with both.
Read more: IPC §357New law
BNS §135
135. Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person.
135. Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that 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.
Read more: BNS §135Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.