IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 389 IPC

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

Offence

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,

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 389 IPC

Section 389 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Putting person in fear or accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion”. 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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