Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 384

IPC 384 in BNS: Section 308(2)

Section 384 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 384 deals with punishment for extortion. BNS 308 brings it together with IPC 383, 385, 386, 387, 388 and 389. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 384 is now BNS 308(2).

Punishment for extortion · BNS 308 brings it together with IPC 383, 385, 386, 387, 388 and 389.

Merged
96% of the old wording kept
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVII
s. 384
Punishment for extortion
Whoever commits extortion shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XVII
s. 308(2)of section 308
Extortion.
(2) Whoever commits extortion shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.
Text from India Code
Also in BNS 308
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 384
CognizableCognizable
BailableNon-bailable
PunishmentImprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.
Triable byAny Magistrate.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 384 IPCBNS 308 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
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IPC 383 · ExtortionIPC 385 · Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion

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