September 13, 2026

Section 135 – Assault or Criminal Force in Attempt to Wrongfully Confine a Person | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter VI – Of Offences Affecting the Human Body (Of Criminal Force and Assault)

135. Assault or Criminal Force in Attempt to Wrongfully Confine a Person

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person, in attempting wrongfully to confine that person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.