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IPC Section 506 - Punishment for criminal intimidation
Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.)
Please refer to BNS 351 for updated procedures & punishments.
Learn about IPC Section 506, which deals with criminal intimidation. Gain expert insights on LawRato for navigating legal complexities and find experienced lawyers for your case.
The IPC Section 506 states- Whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both;
If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc — and if the threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of any property by fire, or to cause an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, of with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or to impute unchastity to a woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.
Punishment for criminal intimidation
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal intimidation | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
| If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, Etc. | 7 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Criminal intimidation
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Offence : If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, Etc.
Punishment : 7 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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What is the IPC code for 506 and 504?
Both 504 and 506 are bailable crimes. The accused may seek bail after registering the crime. The Police will then investigate the crime and prepare the charge sheet within a reasonable time. 14 February 2018
