Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 345BNS 127(5)
Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued
BNS 127(5) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 345 is BNS 127(5)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 2 years in addition to any term of imprisonment to which he may be liable under any other section of this Chapter and fine
- Bailable?
- 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
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
- Fine is added.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 127(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 345 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 345 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 127(5) it is 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 345 under BNS?
BNS 127(5): imprisonment up to 2 years in addition to any term of imprisonment to which he may be liable under any other section of this Chapter and fine.
What is IPC 345 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 345 (Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued) corresponds to Section 127(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 345 and BNS 127(5)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Fine is added.
How do I cite BNS 127(5) in a pleading?
Under Section 127(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 345 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 343 → BNS 127(3) — Wrongful confinement for three or more days
- IPC 344 → BNS 127(4) — Wrongful confinement for ten or more days
- IPC 346 → BNS 127(6) — Wrongful confinement in secret
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- IPC 348 → BNS 127(8) — Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property
- IPC 349 → BNS 128 — Force
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