IPC 389 — Putting person in fear or accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

Whoever,  in order  to the committing of extortion, puts or  attempts to  put any person in fear of an accusation, against that person or any other, of having committed, or attempted to commit, an offence punishable with death  or with [imprisonment  for  life], or with  imprisonment for  a term which may extend to ten years, shall be punished  with imprisonment  of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and, if the offence be  punishable under section 377 of this Code, may be punished with [imprisonment for life].
Of robbery and dacoity

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