Question
Legal Studies Question on Indian Penal Code (IPC)
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
Imprisonment up to 3 years, or with fine or with both.
Explanation
Solution
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.