Bailabel Type : non-bailable
Description
IPC Section 384 specifically deals with extortion, which occurs when a person unlawfully obtains property, money, or any other valuable thing by putting another person in fear of injury or harm.
Description:
Offense Defined:
- Extortion involves intentionally obtaining property or money from another person through the use of threats, typically involving fear of injury to the victim or a family member. The threat could also be related to damage to property or reputational harm.
- The primary act in extortion is putting someone in fear to unlawfully obtain something of value.
- Section 384 applies to cases where the victim may be threatened with harm, and the victim is coerced to hand over their property or money due to the fear instilled by the perpetrator.
Key Elements:
- Threat of Injury: The threat could be of physical harm, damage to property, or reputational injury.
- Obtaining Property: The offender aims to obtain money, goods, or some other valuable thing through this fear.
- Duress: The victim must be under coercion or duress as a result of the threat made by the accused.
Punishment
Imprisonment:
- The punishment for extortion under Section 384 is imprisonment of either description (which means either rigorous or simple imprisonment) for a term that may extend to three years.
Fine:
- In addition to imprisonment, the accused may also be liable to a fine, depending on the severity of the case.
