Section 127(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with wrongful confinement — clause (4). Under the old law this was Section 344 of the IPC.
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Section 127(4) BNS - Wrongful confinement — clause (4)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 127(4) - Wrongful confinement — clause (4)
- Old provision
- Section 344 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 5 years and fine of 10,000 rupees.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bai lable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 127(4) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 344 IPC | Modified | The IPC section is included as a sub - section in the BNS sans heading. Imprisonment is increased from three to five years, and a minimum fine of ten thousand rupees is stipulated. |
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