Bailabel Type : bailable

Description

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

Punishment for Criminal Intimidation:

• Imprisonment: The punishment for criminal intimidation under Section 506 is:
  • Imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years.
  • Or, the person may be punished with a fine, or both imprisonment and fine.

Punishment if the Threat is to Cause Death or Serious Injury (Section 506(2)):

• If the threat involves death or serious injury, the punishment is more severe:
  • Imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years.
  • A fine may also be imposed.