Section 190 of IPC : Section 190: Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a shop owner in a small town. He has been facing harassment from a local goon, Arjun, who demands protection money every month. Ravi decides to approach the local police officer, who is legally empowered to provide protection against such harassment. However, before Ravi can file a complaint, Arjun threatens to burn down Ravi's shop if he goes to the police. Fearing for his livelihood, Ravi refrains from making the legal application for protection. In this scenario, Arjun can be charged under Section 190 of the Indian Penal Code for threatening Ravi to prevent him from seeking protection from a public servant.

Example 2:

Priya is a college student who has been receiving threatening messages from a fellow student, Vikram. Priya decides to report this to the college authorities, who are legally empowered to take action against such behavior. Before she can file a complaint, Vikram threatens to harm her family if she goes ahead with the complaint. Scared for her family's safety, Priya decides not to report the issue. In this case, Vikram can be prosecuted under Section 190 of the Indian Penal Code for using threats to stop Priya from seeking protection from the college authorities.