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    Question

    Which of the following correctly distinguishes wrongful

    confinement under Section 127 from wrongful restraint under Section 126 BNS?
    A Wrongful confinement prevents movement in all directions beyond certain limits, while wrongful restraint prevents movement in any one direction where a person has a right to proceed Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Wrongful confinement is a civil wrong, wrongful restraint is a criminal offence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Wrongful restraint is punishable but wrongful confinement is not Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Wrongful confinement always requires extortion as a motive, while wrongful restraint does not Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E There is no difference; both are the same offence under different names Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 127 defines wrongful confinement as wrongful restraint in such a manner as to prevent a person from proceeding beyond certain circumscribing limits. Wrongful restraint under Section 126 only prevents movement in any one direction. 

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