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 one thousand rupees, or with both.
Chapter IV — – Of Criminal Force and Assault
Section 357
Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person
Printed from Law on Tips • The Indian Penal Code, 1860