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'A' obtains property from 'Z' by saying – "your child is in the hands of my gang and will be put to…

This scenario follows Illustration (d) to Section 309 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 390 IPC): 'A' intentionally puts 'Z' in fear of injury to 'Z's…

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'A' obtains property from 'Z' by saying – "your child is in the hands of my gang and will be put to death unless you send us five lakh rupees." A is guilty of :

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This scenario follows Illustration (d) to Section 309 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 390 IPC): 'A' intentionally puts 'Z' in fear of injury to 'Z's child and dishonestly induces 'Z' to deliver property, which constitutes 'Extortion' under Section 308 BNS (formerly Section 383 IPC). It does not amount to 'Robbery' unless 'Z' is put in fear of instant death, instant hurt, or instant wrongful restraint to the child in the presence of the offender at the time of committing the extortion.

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