Section 357 of IPC 1860: Assault or criminal force in attempting wrongfully to confine a person
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Assault or criminal force in attempting wrongfully to confine a person-Indian Penal Code
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.