SECTION 383 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Extortion
Last Updated: 01 Feb, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Clause (e) is newly added in the illustrations.)
Please refer to BNS 308 for updated procedures & punishments.
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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