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X threatens to publish a defamatory libel concerning Y unless Y gives him money. Which of the following punishment may be given to X for the act committed by him as per the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
X threatens to publish a defamatory libel concerning Y unless Y gives him money. Which of the following punishment may be given to X for the act committed by him as per the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
Updated On: June 02, 2025
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or with fine or with both.
- Imprisonment up to 3 years, or with fine or with both.
- Imprisonment up to 5 years, or with fine or with both.
- Imprisonment up to 7 years, or with fine or with both.
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The Correct Option is B
Solution and Explanation
This act falls under criminal intimidation with the intent of extortion. Under Section 503 and 506 of the IPC, the punishment for criminal intimidation is imprisonment up to 3 years, or with fine, or with both.
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