Section 258BailableOFFENCE
Commitment for trial or confinement by person having authority who knows that he is acting contrary to law.
Full Text
Whoever, being in any office which gives him legal authority to commit persons for trial or to confinement, or to keep persons in confinement, corruptly or maliciously commits any person for trial or to confinement, or keeps any person in confinement, in the exercise of that authority, knowing that in so doing he is acting contrary to law...
Plain English Summary
Criminalises illegal arrests or prolonged illegal detention by officials knowing their actions are unlawful.
Punishment
Up to 7 years
Practical Note
Equivalent to IPC 220. Key section against custodial abuse.
हिंदी पाठ
प्राधिकार वाले व्यक्ति द्वारा विधि के प्रतिकूल जानते हुए विचारण के लिए सुपुर्दगी या परिरोध। जो कोई किसी को विधि के विरुद्ध विचारण या जेल भेजने का आदेश देगा, वह सात वर्ष तक के कारावास से दंडित होगा।