Multiple choice

A police officer arrested and detained a girl in the lock-up despite bail order. The police officer shall be guilty of

  1. Kidnapping

  2. Abduction

  3. Intimidation

  4. Wrongful confinement

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D Correct answer
Explanation

When a police officer detains someone despite a bail order, this constitutes wrongful confinement under Section 340 IPC. The officer is keeping the person in wrongful restraint, depriving them of liberty. It is not kidnapping or abduction (which require taking or enticing away) and is more specific than intimidation. Wrongful confinement is the appropriate charge when someone is detained contrary to legal process or court orders.