Section 329 of IPC : Section 329: Voluntarily Causing Grievous Hurt To Extort Property, Or To Constrain To An Illegal Act

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Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a local thug breaks the leg of a shopkeeper. The thug does this to force the shopkeeper to sign a document transferring the shop's ownership illegally to the thug. This act of causing grievous hurt to extort property falls under the purview of Section 329 of The Indian Penal Code. If caught, the thug could face imprisonment for life, or up to ten years, along with a fine.

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