Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 384 :
Punishment for extortion:
(See section 308(2) of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Extortion.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Non-bailable.
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable.
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate.
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Whoever 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.
