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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 contains the general definition of extortion?

Section 308(1) contains the definition of extortion. It requires intentionally causing fear of injury and thereby dishonestly inducing delivery of property, valuable…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 contains the general definition of extortion?

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Section 308(1) contains the definition of extortion. It requires intentionally causing fear of injury and thereby dishonestly inducing delivery of property, valuable security or a signed or sealed thing capable of becoming valuable security.

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Option A

Section 308(1) defines extortion through intentional fear of injury and dishonest inducement to deliver property or another thing listed in the provision.

Option B

Section 308(4) punishes putting or attempting to put a person in fear of death or grievous hurt in order to commit extortion.

Option C

Section 308(2) provides the general punishment for committing extortion.

Option D

Section 309(3) states when extortion amounts to robbery.

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