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Section 342 - Indian Penal Code, 1860

Indian Penal Code, 1860

342. Punishment for wrongful confinement

Whoever wrongfully confines any 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.

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