Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 344BNS 127(4)
Wrongful confinement for ten or more days
BNS 127(4) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 344 is BNS 127(4)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 5 years and fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- 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.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 127(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 344 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 344 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 127(4) it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 344 under BNS?
BNS 127(4): imprisonment up to 5 years and fine which shall not be less than ten thousand rupees.
What is IPC 344 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 344 (Wrongful confinement for ten or more days) corresponds to Section 127(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 344 and BNS 127(4)?
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.
How do I cite BNS 127(4) in a pleading?
Under Section 127(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 344 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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