Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 386 :
Extortion by putting a person in fear of death on grievous hurt:
(See section 308(4) of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 10 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 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.
