IPC 348 to BNS 127(8): Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property
Section 348 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 127(8) BNS (2023)
IPC 348 to BNS 127(8) at a Glance
Section 348 IPC (Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property) is now Section 127(8) BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is bailable and cognizable. What changed is set out below.
What Changed From IPC 348 to BNS 127(8)?
Section 348 IPC is succeeded by Section 127(8) BNS. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, all wrongful confinement provisions are consolidated into Section 127 BNS, with wrongful confinement to extort confession or compel restoration of property enacted in sub-section 8. The statutory wording, specified coercive purposes, three-year imprisonment limit, and liability to fine remain substantively unchanged across both enactments.
IPC 348 vs BNS 127(8): Comparison Table
| Aspect | IPC 1860 (repealed) | BNS 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 348 | 127(8) |
| Offence | Wrongful confinement to extort confession, or compel restoration of property | Same |
| Punishment | Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years. | Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years under Section 127(8) BNS, unchanged from the earlier law. |
| Fine | The offender shall also be liable to fine. | The offender is also liable to fine under Section 127(8) BNS, unchanged from the earlier law. |
| Bail | Bailable | Same |
| Cognizance | Cognizable | Same |
| Compoundable | Non-Compoundable | Same |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate | Same |
IPC 348 and BNS 127(8): Bare Act Text Side by Side
Section 348, IPC 1860
Section 127(8), BNS 2023
Ingredients: IPC 348 vs BNS 127(8)
- The accused wrongfully confined any person within the meaning of Section 340 IPC
- The confinement was committed to extort a confession or information leading to the detection of an offence or misconduct
- Alternatively, the confinement was committed to constrain a person to restore or cause the restoration of property or valuable security, to satisfy any claim or demand, or to give information which may lead to the restoration of property or valuable security
- The coercive purpose was directed against the person confined or any person interested in that person
- Wrongfully confining any person under Section 127(1) BNS
- Confining for the purpose of extorting any confession or information regarding an offence or misconduct under Section 127(8) BNS
- Confining to compel restoration of property or valuable security or to satisfy a claim or demand
What IPC 348 to BNS 127(8) Means for Pending Cases
FAQs: IPC 348 to BNS 127(8)
What changed from Section 348 IPC to Section 127(8) BNS?▼
The statutory text, legal elements, and punishment of imprisonment up to three years and liability to fine were carried forward unchanged into Section 127(8) BNS as part of the consolidation of wrongful confinement provisions.
Where is Section 348 IPC located in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?▼
Section 348 IPC is codified as sub-section 8 of Section 127 BNS, in Chapter VI, Of Offences Affecting the Human Body.
Does Section 348 IPC or Section 127(8) BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼
Section 348 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 348 IPC. Section 127(8) BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.
Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.
Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·