Official Text
“Whoever wrongfully restrains any person in such a manner as to prevent that person from proceeding beyond certain circumscribing limits, shall be said to wrongfully confine that person.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Wrongful restraint.
- Preventing movement beyond limits.
- Without lawful authority.
Potential Defenses:
- Lawful authority.
- Acting in good faith.
- Emergency situation.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Locking someone in room, preventing movement, unlawful detention, restricting freedom.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Lawful arrest, authorized detention, or emergency confinement.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 1 year, or Fine up to ₹1,000, or both