Definition of Section 308 BNS
Section 308 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) defines the offense of extortion.
Extortion is the act of obtaining property or money from someone by using threats or coercion.
Key elements of extortion:
- Threat: The offender must threaten the victim with harm, injury, or exposure of a secret.
- Fear: The victim must be induced to give up property or money due to fear caused by the threat.
- Dishonest inducement: The offender must have the intention to gain unlawfully.
Punishment Section 308 BNS:
- Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years.
- Fine.
- Or both.
Essentially, Section 308 BNS criminalizes the act of blackmail and similar offenses.
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