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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 127(3) BNS - Wrongful confinement — clause (3)

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
127(3) - Wrongful confinement — clause (3)
Old provision
Section 343 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 127(3) BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 343 IPC Modified The IPC section is included as a sub - section in the BNS sans heading. Imprisonment is increased from two years to three years, and the fine is extended up to ten thousand rupees.

Section 127(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with wrongful confinement — clause (3). Under the old law this was Section 343 of the IPC.

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