IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 348 IPC

Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property

Offence

Whoever wrongfully confines any person for the purpose of extorting from the person confined or any person interested in the person confined any confession or any information which may lead to the detection of an offence or misconduct, or for the purpose of constraining the person confined or any person interested in the person confined to restore or to cause the restoration of any property or valuable security or to satisfy any claim or demand, or to give information which may lead to the restoration of any property or valuable security,

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 348 IPC

Section 348 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property”. 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.