Question

‘A threatens to publish a defamatory libel concerning Z, unless Z gives him money.’ The following is true about this statement

• A. A induces Z to give him money and commits an offence known as extortion.
• B. A has only induced Z but has committed no offence.
• C. Threat of publishing a defamatory libel cannot constitute extortion.
• D. None of the above is true

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The correct option is (A): A induces Z to give him money and commits an offence known as extortion.