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'X' by putting 'Z' into fear of grievous hurt, dishonestly induces 'Z' to sign on a blank paper and…

This is an illustration to section 308(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 383 IPC): by putting Z in fear of grievous hurt, X dishonestly induces Z to…

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'X' by putting 'Z' into fear of grievous hurt, dishonestly induces 'Z' to sign on a blank paper and deliver it to 'X'. 'Z' signs and delivers the paper to 'X'. Here 'X' has committed

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This is an illustration to section 308(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 383 IPC): by putting Z in fear of grievous hurt, X dishonestly induces Z to sign a blank paper and deliver it, and "as the paper so signed may be converted into a valuable security", X has committed extortion. It is not robbery, because there is no instant fear of death, hurt or restraint in the course of taking property, and not cheating, because Z is not deceived.

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