Punishment for extortion
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Summary
Extortion is punishable with imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine, or both. It applies when someone obtains money, property or any valuable thing from another by threats, fear or other wrongful pressure. The court may order either simple or rigorous imprisonment within that three-year limit.
Example
Ravi threatens a small shopkeeper that he will damage the shop unless the shopkeeper pays him daily. The shopkeeper, fearing loss, hands over cash. Because Ravi obtained money by threats, he can be prosecuted for extortion and, if convicted, face up to three years in jail, a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever commits extortion shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
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