126. (1) Whoever voluntarily obstructs any person so as to prevent that person from proceeding in any direction in which that person has a right to proceed, is said wrongfully to restrain that person.
Exception.- The obstruction of a private way over land or water which a person in good faith believes himself to have a lawful right to obstruct, is not an offence within the meaning of this section.
Illustration.
A obstructs a path along which Z has a right to pass, A not believing in
good faith that he has a right to stop the path. Z is thereby prevented from
passing. A wrongfully restrains Z.
(2) Whoever wrongfully restrains any person shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Section 121 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty
Section 122 Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt on provocation
Section 123 Causing hurt by means of poison, etc., with intent to commit an offence
Section 124 Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc
Section 125 Act endangering life or personal safety of others
Section 126 Wrongful restraint