IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 347 IPC

Wrongful confinement to extort property, or constrain to illegal act

Offence

Whoever wrongfully confines any person for the purpose of extorting from the person confined, or from any person interested in the person confined, any property or valuable security or of constraining the person confined or any person interested in such person to do anything illegal or to give any information which may facilitate the commission of an offence,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.
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FAQ — Section 347 IPC

Section 347 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Wrongful confinement to extort property, or constrain to illegal act”. 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 three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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.