Section 342 of IPC : Section 342: Punishment For Wrongful Confinement

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a shopkeeper, suspecting a customer of shoplifting, locks the customer inside a storage room against their will to confront them later. The customer pleads that they haven't stolen anything and requests to be let out, but the shopkeeper refuses and keeps them confined for several hours. In this situation, the shopkeeper's actions could be seen as wrongful confinement under Section 342 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860. The shopkeeper could potentially face legal charges and, if found guilty, may be punished with imprisonment, a fine, or both.