IPC Section 389- Putting Person In Fear Or Accusation Of Offense, In Order To Commit Extortion

Whoever, in order to the committing of extortion, puts or attempts to put any person in fear of an accusation, against that person or any other, of having committed, or attempted to commit, an offence punishable with death or with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and, if the offence be punishable under section 377 of this Code, may be punished with imprisonment for life.

IPC Section 389: Explained In Simple Terms

If someone threatens to accuse another person of a grave crime (like murder or rape) unless they are paid or given something valuable, that act falls under Section 389. This section seeks to punish such blackmail or extortion using the threat of legal accusation. The person committing this offense can face the same punishment as the crime they are threatening to accuse the victim of.

Key Details Of IPC Section 389