This is the same offence as kidnapping for ransom under other laws.

This section specifically addresses wrongful confinement used for extortion or to compel an illegal act; it can apply alongside other kidnapping or extortion provisions depending on the facts.

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 347

repealed

Wrongful confinement to extort property, or constrain to illegal act

Whoever wrongfully confines any person for the purpose of extorting from the person confined, or from any person interested in the person confined, any property or valuable security or of constraining the person confined or any person interested in such person to do anything illegal or to give any information which may facilitate the commission of an offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.§

Why this exists

This section targets confinement used as a tool of coercion for financial gain or to force illegal acts, a pattern common in extortion and kidnapping-for-ransom cases. It recognises that confining someone for this specific corrupt purpose deserves punishment beyond ordinary wrongful confinement.

Common misconceptions

Myth: This is the same offence as kidnapping for ransom under other laws.
Fact: This section specifically addresses wrongful confinement used for extortion or to compel an illegal act; it can apply alongside other kidnapping or extortion provisions depending on the facts.