The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 344 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever wrongfully confines any person for ten days, or more, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which any extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 3 years and fine--Cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Compoundable by the person confined with the permission of Court.