IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 346 IPC

Wrongful confinement in secret

Offence

Whoever wrongfully confines any person in such manner as to indicate an intention that the confinement of such person may not be known to any person interested in the person so confined, or to any public servant, or that the place of such confinement may not be known to or discovered by any such person or public servant as hereinbefore mentioned,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years in addition to any other punishment to which he may be liable for such wrongful confinement.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: two years in addition to any other punishment to which he may be liable for such wrongful confinement..
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FAQ — Section 346 IPC

Section 346 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Wrongful confinement in secret”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years in addition to any other punishment to which he may be liable for such wrongful confinement.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.