IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 329 IPC

Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act

Offence

Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hurt for the purpose of extorting from the sufferer or from any person interested in the sufferer any property or valuable security, or of constraining the sufferer or any person interested in such sufferer to do anything that is illegal or which may facilitate the commission of an offence,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment for life may be imposed.
  • Imprisonment: life.
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FAQ — Section 329 IPC

Section 329 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort property, or to constrain to an illegal act”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.