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IPC Section 507 - Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 351 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication, or having taken precaution to conceal the name or abode of the person from whom the threat comes, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, in addition to the punishment provided for the offence by the last preceding section.
IPC 507 in Simple Words
If someone engages in criminal intimidation using an anonymous communication or hides their identity to issue threats, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, along with the punishment prescribed for the offense of criminal intimidation.
Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal intimidation by Anonymous communication or having taken precaution to conceal whence the threat comes | As in Section 506 + 2 Years | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Criminal intimidation by Anonymous communication or having taken precaution to conceal whence the threat comes
Punishment : As in Section 506 + 2 Years
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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