A, by putting Z in fear of grievous hurt, dishonestly induces Z to sign and affix his seal to a blank…
Section 383 includes inducing delivery of a signed/sealed paper that can be converted into a valuable security. Its blank-paper illustration is extortion. Fear of grievous…
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A, by putting Z in fear of grievous hurt, dishonestly induces Z to sign and affix his seal to a blank paper and deliver it to A. Z signs and delivers the paper to A. A is guilty:
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Correct answer C
Section 383 includes inducing delivery of a signed/sealed paper that can be converted into a valuable security. Its blank-paper illustration is extortion. Fear of grievous hurt need not satisfy robbery’s additional immediacy/presence conditions, and no false document is yet stated.
Current law: BNS section 308(1) retains this extortion definition and illustration.
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