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SECTION 327 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Voluntarily causing hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal to an act
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 327 in Simple Words
Section 327 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone voluntarily causes hurt to another person with the purpose of extorting property, valuables, or compelling them to do something illegal or facilitate the commission of an offense, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to ten years, and may also be fined.
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| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntarily causing hurt to extort property or a valuable security, or to constrain to do anything which is illegal or which may facilitate the commission of an offence | 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Voluntarily causing hurt to extort property or a valuable security, or to constrain to do anything which is illegal or which may facilitate the commission of an offence
Punishment : 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Intentionally causing harm to obtain property, a valuable security or to force someone to do something illegal or that may facilitate an offense. Fine and imprisonment for 10 years.
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What is Section 327 of the criminal Code?
Section 327 punishes the act of inflicting harm to obtain property or to force a victim to commit a criminal act. The offender could, for example, beat up a young child in order to get its father to pay him money. The offender can even force the victim, or someone connected to them, to commit a crime or facilitate one.
Is 327 a bailable offence?
Is 327 an offence that can be bailed out?
