Section 357 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

Section 357 Indian Penal Code

Section 357 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person. It is under CHAPTER XVI (OF OFFENCESAFFECTINGTHE HUMAN BODY) of the Code.

Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person.

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.