BNS Section 258 - Extortion by Threat of Injury to Reputation

Whoever commits extortion by putting any person in fear of an injury to that person's reputation or property, or to the person or reputation of any one in whom that person is interested.

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Non-bailable, Cognizable

Official Text

“Whoever commits extortion by putting any person in fear of an injury to that person's reputation or property, or to the person or reputation of any one in whom that person is interested.”

Legal Analysis

Elements to Prove:

  • Committing extortion.
  • Fear of injury to reputation.
  • Dishonest inducement.
  • Delivery of property.

Potential Defenses:

  • No fear of injury to reputation.
  • Legitimate threat.
  • Authorized action.

Practical Examples

What Constitutes the Offense:

Threatening to damage reputation, blackmail through scandal.

What Doesn't Constitute:

Legitimate threats, lawful reporting, or authorized actions.

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 7 years, and Fine

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