Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 387 :
Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt, in order to commit extortion:
(See section 308(5) of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Putting or attempting to put a person in fear of death or grievous hurt in order to commit extortion.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Non-bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable.
By Which Court Triable :Magistrate of the first class.
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Whoever, in order to the committing of extortion, puts or attempts to put 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 seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
