IPC Section 387: Putting Person In Fear Of Death Or Of Grievous Hurt, In Order To Commit Extortion
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IPC Section 387: Putting Person In Fear Of Death Or Of Grievous Hurt, In Order To Commit Extortion
Whoever, in order to the committing of extortion, puts or attempts to put any person in fear of death or of grievous hurt to that person or to any other, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Putting or attempting to put a person in fear of death or grievous hurt in order to commit extortion |
| Punishment | 7 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Magistrate First Class |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
