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A intentionally puts B in fear of death in order to extort money, but B does not hand over any…

Section 308(4) is the specific fear-of-death-or-grievous-hurt provision where the person acts in order to commit extortion. Section 308(5) instead addresses completed…

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A intentionally puts B in fear of death in order to extort money, but B does not hand over any property. Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically punishes this conduct?

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Section 308(4) is the specific fear-of-death-or-grievous-hurt provision where the person acts in order to commit extortion. Section 308(5) instead addresses completed extortion by that means.

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Option A

Section 308(1) defines completed extortion and does not set the specific punishment asked for.

Option B

Section 308(3) is the general provision for putting someone in fear of injury to commit extortion.

Option C

Section 308(4) specifically covers fear of death or grievous hurt in order to commit extortion. Delivery is unnecessary.

Option D

Section 308(5) addresses extortion committed by putting someone in fear of death or grievous hurt. Completed delivery is missing.

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