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'A', by putting 'Z' in fear of grievous hurt dishonestly induces 'Z' to sign or affix his seal to a…

The threat induces Z to deliver signed material through fear of injury, which is extortion under section 308(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 383…

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'A', by putting 'Z' in fear of grievous hurt dishonestly induces 'Z' to sign or affix his seal to a blank paper and delivered it to 'A'. 'Z' signs and delivers the paper to 'A' and 'A' converted the paper into valuable security. 'A' has committed

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The threat induces Z to deliver signed material through fear of injury, which is extortion under section 308(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 383 IPC). The provision includes a signed or sealed item capable of becoming a valuable security, even before it has been filled in. Its illustration specifically describes obtaining a signed blank paper by putting the victim in fear of grievous hurt.

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