Section 508 of IPC : Section 508: Act Caused By Inducing Person To Believe That He Will Be Rendered An Object Of The Divine Displeasure

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Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a religious leader, Guru G, convinces his follower, Devotee D, that if D does not donate a substantial portion of his savings to G's ashram, D will incur the wrath of a deity and suffer misfortunes. D, fearing divine displeasure, donates the money despite not being legally obligated to do so. Here, Guru G has committed the offence under Section 508 of the Indian Penal Code by inducing D to act out of fear of divine displeasure.

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