We often come across colorful tents to host a function blocking entry and exit of the houses and the streets. Sometimes a personal task of construction or community gatherings intervene us on the roads. But, the question is whether such obstructions are legal or reasonable? The Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of movement to every person freely throughout territory of India and guarantee personal liberty under Articles 19 & 21 respectively. To safeguard the rights conferred upon a person through the Constitution of India against any person other than state, the Indian Penal Code provides for the provisions of ‘Wrongful Restraint’ and ‘Wrongful Confinement’ contained in Sections 339 to 348 of the code. Section 339 : Wrongful Restraint - “Whoever voluntarily obstructs any person so as to prevent that person from proceeding the direction in which that person has a right to proceed.” In simple way, it means to obstruct a person from moving one place to anothe...