Putting person in fear or accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion
AI Assist
Summary
Threatening to accuse someone (or another person) of a very serious offence punishable by death, life imprisonment, or up to ten years, in order to extort property or money, is itself a crime. The offender can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years and a fine. If the threatened offence is punishable under section 377, the punishment may extend to life imprisonment.
Example
Ravi runs a neighbourhood shop. A customer threatens to accuse him of a serious offence punishable by up to ten years in prison unless Ravi hands over cash, aiming to extort money. The threatening customer commits an offence and may be jailed for up to ten years and fined; if the threatened charge falls under section 377, the penalty may be life imprisonment.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, in order to the committing of extortion, puts or attempts to put any person in fear of an accusation, against that person or any other, of having committed, or attempted to commit, an offence punishable with death or with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and, if the offence be punishable under section 377 of this Code, may be punished with imprisonment for life.
Previous year papers
Pick your exam. we'll email the most recent paper.