BNS Section 260 - Extortion
Whoever intentionally puts any person in fear of any injury to that person or to any other, and thereby dishonestly induces the person so put in fear to deliver to any person any property or valuable security, or anything signed or sealed which may be converted into a valuable security.
Official Text
“Whoever intentionally puts any person in fear of any injury to that person or to any other, and thereby dishonestly induces the person so put in fear to deliver to any person any property or valuable security, or anything signed or sealed which may be converted into a valuable security.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Intentionally putting person in fear.
- Fear of injury to person or others.
- Dishonestly inducing delivery of property.
- Property or valuable security obtained.
Potential Defenses:
- No fear caused.
- Lawful demand.
- No dishonesty.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Threatening harm to obtain money, blackmail, demanding payment under threat.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Lawful debt collection, legitimate demands, or authorized actions.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 7 years, and Fine