IPC Section 386 — Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt

extortion

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 10 years and fine

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine”

Summary

If someone commits extortion by making a person fear that they or someone else will be killed or seriously injured, that person is guilty of this offence. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to ten years, along with a fine. The court may decide the type of imprisonment and the amount of the fine.

Official Text

Whoever 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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