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SECTION 383 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Extortion


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 383 in Simple Words
Whoever intentionally puts any person in fear of any injury to that person, or to any other, and thereby dishonestly induces the person so put in fear to deliver to any person any property, or valuable security or anything signed or sealed which may be converted into a valuable security, commits “extortion”.



IPC 383 in Simple Words

According to section 383 of the Indian Penal Code, whoever intentionally puts someone in fear of injury and thereby dishonestly forces them to give up property or valuable items commits "extortion."


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Frequently Asked Questions


What is the section for blackmailing?

According to section 384 of the IPC, extortion is a serious offense in which a person uses intimidation or threats to get money, property or information from another individual.


What is the punishment for 385 IPC?

Anyone who, to commit extortion, attempts to instill fear in anyone, or puts them in fear of harm, is punished by imprisonment for up to two years or a fine.


Which IPC section is used for cheating?

The IPC 420 section deals with cheating, and deceiving the person to whom the property is delivered, to alter, destroy or make a valuable security or other signed or sealed items that can be converted to...