IPC Section 383
Section 383 – Punishment for Extortion (Definition of Extortion)
Actually, Section 383 IPC defines the offence of extortion, while the punishment is provided in Section 384 IPC. Let’s break it down.
Definition (What is Extortion?)
According to Section 383:
Extortion is the act of putting someone in fear of injury (to themselves, their family, or property) with the intention of dishonestly obtaining property from them.
Key points:
Threat or Fear:
The offender threatens to cause injury to:
The person himself, or
Their family, or
Their property.
Intent to Obtain Property:
The offender’s goal must be to dishonestly get property or valuable things.
Property Obtained:
Property can be movable property, money, or valuables.
Example
Suppose Rahul tells Ramesh:
“Give me your phone, or I will beat you.”
Ramesh gives his phone out of fear.
Here, Rahul has committed extortion under Section 383 IPC, because he dishonestly obtained property by causing fear of injury.
Connection with Other Sections
Section 384 IPC: Punishment for extortion – imprisonment up to 3 years, fine, or both.
Section 387 IPC: Extortion by putting someone in fear of death or grievous hurt.
Section 388 IPC: Extortion by threat of death or grievous hurt to a person or their family.
✅ In short:
Section 383 IPC defines extortion as dishonestly obtaining property by putting someone in fear of injury to themselves, their family, or property.
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