Section 342 of IPC : Section 342: Punishment for wrongful confinement

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a shop owner, suspects that his employee, Suresh, has been stealing from the cash register. Without any concrete evidence, Ravi locks Suresh in a small storage room at the back of the shop for several hours, preventing him from leaving or contacting anyone. This act of locking Suresh in the storage room without legal justification constitutes wrongful confinement under Section 342 of the Indian Penal Code. Ravi could be punished with imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.

Example 2:

Priya, a college student, gets into an argument with her roommate, Anjali. In a fit of anger, Priya locks Anjali inside their shared apartment and leaves for the day, taking the keys with her. Anjali is unable to leave the apartment or contact anyone for help. Priya's actions amount to wrongful confinement as she has unlawfully restricted Anjali's freedom of movement. Under Section 342 of the Indian Penal Code, Priya could face imprisonment for up to one year, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.