Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person

INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860

Section 357 - Assault or criminal force in attempt wrongfully to confine a person

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.