Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 342BNS 127(2)
Punishment for Wrongful confinement
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What changed
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
- Fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
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Under Section 127(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 342 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 342 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 342 (Punishment for Wrongful confinement) corresponds to Section 127(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 342 and BNS 127(2)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
How do I cite BNS 127(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 127(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 342 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 337 → BNS 125(a) — Where hurt is caused
- IPC 338 → BNS 125(b) — Where grievous hurt is caused
- IPC 339 → BNS 126(1) — Wrongful restraint
- IPC 341 → BNS 126(2) — Punishment for Wrongful restraint
- IPC 340 → BNS 127(1) — Wrongful confinement
- 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 345 → BNS 127(5) — Wrongful confinement of person for whose liberation writ has been issued
- IPC 346 → BNS 127(6) — Wrongful confinement in secret
- IPC 347 → BNS 127(7) — Wrongful confinement to extort property, or constrain to illegal act