Section 308(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with extortion — clause (6). Under the old law this was Section 388 of the IPC.
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Section 308(6) BNS - Extortion — clause (6)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 308(6) - Extortion — clause (6)
- Old provision
- Section 388 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 308(6) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 388 IPC | Modified | IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS sans heading. W ords “ and, if the offence by punishable under section 377 of this Code, may be punished with imprisonment for life ” are removed as the section 377 IPC has been excluded altogether. |
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