Section 383 of IPC : Section 383: Extortion

IPC

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Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a person, named John, threatens his neighbor, Mike, by saying he will falsely accuse Mike of theft to the police, causing potential harm to Mike's reputation and peace of mind. Fearing the false accusation and its consequences, Mike agrees to transfer a sum of money to John. In this case, John has committed the crime of extortion as defined by Section 383 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860.

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