Law · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the offence of extortion as defined under Section 308 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023?

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1A falsely accuses Z of theft, intending to extort money in exchange for not filing a police report.✓
2A borrows money from Z without any threat of injury or harm.
3A offers to sell a product to Z at a higher price without making any threats.
4A politely asks Z for a donation to a registered charitable trust.

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A falsely accuses Z of theft, intending to extort money in exchange for not filing a police report.

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