Section 308 of BNS : Section 308: Extortion. Of robbery and dacoity

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a local goon, threatens Priya that he will harm her family if she does not give him her gold jewelry. Priya, fearing for her family's safety, hands over the jewelry to Ravi. Ravi has committed extortion under Section 308 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Example 2:

Sunil sends a message to Rajesh through WhatsApp stating, "I have kidnapped your daughter. If you do not transfer ₹5 lakhs to my account by tonight, you will never see her again." Rajesh, terrified, transfers the money to Sunil's account. Sunil has committed extortion by putting Rajesh in fear of death or grievous hurt to his daughter.

Example 3:

Anil threatens his business partner, Mohan, that he will falsely accuse him of embezzlement, which is punishable by a long prison term, unless Mohan signs over his share of the business to Anil. Mohan, fearing the false accusation, signs the documents. Anil has committed extortion by putting Mohan in fear of an accusation of a serious crime.

Example 4:

Vikram, a local politician, threatens to release compromising photos of Suresh unless Suresh agrees to pay him ₹2 lakhs. Suresh, fearing the damage to his reputation, pays the money. Vikram has committed extortion by putting Suresh in fear of injury to his reputation.

Example 5:

Ramesh, a gang leader, tells a shop owner, "If you do not pay us ₹10,000 every month, we will burn down your shop." The shop owner, fearing the loss of his livelihood, agrees to pay the money. Ramesh has committed extortion by putting the shop owner in fear of injury to his property.