Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 344BNS 127(4)
Wrongful confinement for ten or more days
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What changed
- The IPC section is included as a sub-section in the BNS sans heading.
- Imprisonment is increased from three to five years, and a minimum fine of ten thousand rupees is stipulated.
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Under Section 127(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 344 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 344 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 344 (Wrongful confinement for ten or more days) corresponds to Section 127(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 344 and BNS 127(4)?
The IPC section is included as a sub-section in the BNS sans heading. Imprisonment is increased from three to five years, and a minimum fine of ten thousand rupees is stipulated.
How do I cite BNS 127(4) in a pleading?
Under Section 127(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 344 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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