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Section 127(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 treats wrongful restraint within circumscribed limits as wrongful confinement. The lock-up prevents the person from…

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A police officer keeps a person locked up after receiving a court order requiring immediate release on bail. All release conditions have been met, and there is no other lawful basis for detention. Which offence most specifically describes the deprivation of liberty under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

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Section 127(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 treats wrongful restraint within circumscribed limits as wrongful confinement. The lock-up prevents the person from leaving those limits.

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Option A

Section 138 requires force or deceitful inducement causing a person to go from a place. The conduct stated here is detention.

Option B

The lock-up prevents movement beyond circumscribed limits after the right to release has arisen.

Option C

Section 126 covers unlawful blocking of movement. The person here is also prevented from leaving the enclosed area.

Option D

The facts show neither conveyance out of India nor taking or enticing a child or person of unsound mind out of lawful guardianship under section 137.

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