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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically addresses criminal intimidation by…

Section 351(4) specifically addresses an anonymous threat or precautions to conceal the threat-maker's name or abode, where criminal intimidation is committed. The…

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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically addresses criminal intimidation by anonymous communication or by concealing the name or abode of the person making the threat?

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Section 351(4) specifically addresses an anonymous threat or precautions to conceal the threat-maker's name or abode, where criminal intimidation is committed. The corresponding offence was formerly covered by section 507 of the Indian Penal Code.

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Option A

Section 351(2) provides ordinary punishment for criminal intimidation and does not single out anonymity.

Option B

Section 351(4) expressly specifies anonymous communication or concealment of the threat-maker's name or abode.

Option C

Section 352 concerns intentional insult intended or known to be likely to provoke breach of the peace or an offence.

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Section 354 addresses inducing conduct through fear of divine displeasure.

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