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Section 135 BNS — Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Official PDF page 44

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135.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.

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