Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 384BNS 308(2)
Extortion punishment
BNS 308(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 384 is BNS 308(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
- The upper limit of the imprisonment is increased from three years to seven years.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 384 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 384 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 308(2) it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 384 under BNS?
BNS 308(2): imprisonment up to 7 years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 384 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 384 (Extortion punishment) corresponds to Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 384 and BNS 308(2)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. The upper limit of the imprisonment is increased from three years to seven years.
How do I cite BNS 308(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 308(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 384 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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