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SECTION 329 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 329 in Simple Words
Section 329 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone voluntarily causes severe injuries 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 life imprisonment or imprisonment for up to ten years, and may also be fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntarily causing grievous 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 | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Voluntarily causing grievous 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 : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
Anyone who intentionally causes serious injury to another person with the intent of extorting money or property from them or anyone else interested in their welfare, or for the purpose of forcing the victim or others interested in his or her welfare to commit an illegal act or facilitate the commission thereof is guilty of this crime.
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