Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with extortion — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 384 of the IPC.
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Section 308(2) BNS - Extortion — clause (2)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 308(2) - Extortion — clause (2)
- Old provision
- Section 384 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 308(2) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 384 IPC | Modified | IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS sans heading. The u pper limit of the imprisonment is increased from three years to seven years . |
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