2+ Lawyers are online
IPC Section 327 - Voluntarily causing hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal to an act
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(No change except that the IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.)
Please refer to BNS 119 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever voluntarily causes hurt, for the purpose of extorting from the sufferer, or from any person interested in the sufferer, any property or valuable security, or of constraining the sufferer or any person interested in such sufferer to do anything which is illegal or which may facilitate the commission of an offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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.
Cited by
Voluntarily causing hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal to an act
| 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
Explore the comprehensive list of all sections under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Our detailed guide provides a complete overview of each IPC Section to help you understand Indian law better.
Find the best lawyer for IPC Section 327 charges
Comments by Users
No Comments! Be the first one to comment.
Popular IPC Sections
Frequently Asked Questions
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?
