IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 388 IPC

Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, etc

Offence

Whoever commits extortion by putting any person in fear of an accusation against that person or any other, of having committed or attempted to commit any offence punishable with death, or with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, or of having attempted to induce any other person to commit such offence,

Punishment

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

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: ten years.
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FAQ — Section 388 IPC

Section 388 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, etc”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with 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.

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