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Section 351 of BNS : Section 351: Criminal intimidation.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS

CHAPTER XIX: OF CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION, INSULT, ANNOYANCE, DEFAMATION, ETC:

Section 351: Criminal intimidation.

Explanation using examples

Example 1:

Ravi is a local businessman who has a dispute with his neighbor, Suresh, over a piece of land. To scare Suresh into giving up his claim, Ravi sends a letter to Suresh threatening to harm Suresh's family if he does not withdraw his legal claim. Suresh, fearing for his family's safety, considers dropping the case. R