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Under which Section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is the word 'Extortion' defined ?

Section 308(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 383 IPC) defines extortion: intentionally putting a person in fear of injury and thereby dishonestly…

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Under which Section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is the word 'Extortion' defined ?

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Section 308(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 383 IPC) defines extortion: intentionally putting a person in fear of injury and thereby dishonestly inducing him to deliver property or a valuable security.

Section 308(2) punishes extortion, section 308(4) deals with putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt to commit extortion, and section 309 deals with robbery.

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