Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 135
Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person
In one line
BNS Section 135 deals with assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person and replaces IPC 357.
Punishment, bail and court
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 | Assault or use of criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. | Cognizable. | Bailable. | Any Magistrate. |
Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The punishment column is the Schedule’s summary; the section text below is what prescribes the punishment. Classification decides procedure (arrest, bail as of right, which court), not the result of any particular case.
Bare act text — BNS 135
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.
What changed from the IPC
- IPC 357 → BNS 135: Fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 135 in the IPC?
BNS Section 135 (Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person) replaces Section 357 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 357 is now BNS 135.
What is the punishment under BNS 135?
Assault or use of criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person – punishable 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. Under the First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023 it is cognizable and bailable, triable by any Magistrate.
Is BNS 135 bailable?
Bailable: BNS 135. Bail in a non-bailable offence is at the court's discretion; the classification decides procedure, not the outcome of a particular bail application.
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Nearby BNS sections
- BNS 130 — Assault
- BNS 131 — Punishment for assault or criminal force otherwise than on grave provocation
- BNS 132 — Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty
- BNS 133 — Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation
- BNS 134 — Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
- BNS 136 — Assault or criminal force on grave provocation
- BNS 137 — Kidnapping
- BNS 138 — Abduction
- BNS 139 — Kidnapping or maiming a child for purposes of begging
- BNS 140 — Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc