IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 508 IPC

Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure

Offence

Whoever voluntarily causes or attempts to cause any person to do anything which that person is not legally bound to do, or to omit to do anything which he is legally entitled to do, by inducing or attempting to induce that person to believe that he or any person in whom he is interested will become or will be rendered by some act of the offender an object of Divine displeasure if he does not do the thing which it is the object of the offender to cause him to do, or if he does the thing which it is the object of the offender to cause him to omit,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: one year.
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FAQ — Section 508 IPC

Section 508 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of the Divine displeasure”. 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 one year, or with fine, or with both.

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.