| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Assault or use of criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 135 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person.
Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.