Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 357

IPC 357 in BNS: Section 135

Section 357 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 135 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 357 deals with assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 357 is now BNS 135.

Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person

Carried over
98% of the old wording kept
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVI
s. 357
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.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. VI
s. 135
Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully 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 five thousand rupees, or with both.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 357
Assault or use of criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person.
CognizableCognizable
BailableNon-bailable
PunishmentImprisonment for 1 year, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both.
Triable byAny Magistrate.
Assault or use of criminal force on grave and sudden provocation.
CognizableNon-cognizable
BailableNon-bailable
PunishmentSimple imprisonment for one month, or fine of 200 rupees, or both.
Triable byAny Magistrate.
Kidnapping
CognizableCognizable
BailableNon-bailable
PunishmentImprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Triable byMagistrate of the first class.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 357 IPCBNS 135 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
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