Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt
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Summary
Threatening someone with death or grievous hurt to them or to another person in order to obtain property or force compliance is treated as extortion. It applies when fear of death or serious injury is used to coerce a person. The offender can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and may also be fined.
Example
Ravi threatens his neighbour that he will kill the neighbour's son unless the neighbour hands over cash. Because Ravi put the neighbour in fear of death to another person to get money, he can be prosecuted for extortion and face up to ten years imprisonment and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever commits extortion by putting any person in fear of death or of grievous hurt to that person or to any other, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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