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Wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement are offences against personal liberty recognized under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS). While wrongful restraint involves unlawfully preventing a person from proceeding in a direction in which they have a right to move, wrongful confinement is a more serious offence that completely restricts a person's freedom of movement within certain limits. These offences protect the fundamental right to personal liberty and freedom of movement. The article discusses the relevant provisions of the BNS, essential ingredients of the offences, differences between wrongful restraint and wrongful confinement, important judicial decisions, practical illustrations, and legal consequences.
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