Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 387BNS 308(4)
Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt, in order to commit extortion
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What changed
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
- No other change.
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Under Section 308(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 387 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 387 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 387 (Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt, in order to commit extortion) corresponds to Section 308(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 387 and BNS 308(4)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. No other change.
How do I cite BNS 308(4) in a pleading?
Under Section 308(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 387 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 383 → BNS 308(1) — Extortion
- IPC 384 → BNS 308(2) — Extortion punishment
- IPC 385 → BNS 308(3) — Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion
- IPC 386 → BNS 308(5) — Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt
- IPC 388 → BNS 308(6) — Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, etc
- IPC 389 → BNS 308(7) — Putting person in fear or accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion
- IPC 390 → BNS 309(1),(2),(3) — Robbery- When theft is robbery When extortion is robbery
- IPC 392 → BNS 309(4) — Robbery- Punishment for robbery