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IPC Section 330 - Voluntarily causing hurt to extort confession or to compel restoration of property
Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.)
Please refer to BNS 120 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 330 in Simple Words
Section 330 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone voluntarily causes hurt to another person with the purpose of extorting a confession, information, property, or valuables, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and may also be fined.
Voluntarily causing hurt to extort confession or to compel restoration of property
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntarily causing hurt to extort confession or information of property, etc. | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Voluntarily causing hurt to extort confession or information of property, etc.
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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