Question

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?

• A. Imprisonment up to 2 years, or with fine or with both.
• B. Imprisonment up to 3 years, or with fine or with both.
• C. Imprisonment up to 5 years, or with fine or with both.
• D. Imprisonment up to 7 years, or with fine or with both.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

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.