Pakistan Penal Code 1860 · Chapter XVII

PPC Section 384: Punishment for extortion

Section 384 PPC prescribes the punishment for extortion as defined in Section 383, where the threat is of ordinary injury rather than death, grievous hurt or a criminal accusation.

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Text of Section 384 PPC

Whoever, commits extortion shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

Ingredients of the Offence under Section 384 PPC

Extortion as defined in Section 383 must be proved

Punishment under Section 384 PPC

Imprisonment of either description for up to three years, or fine, or both.

Is Section 384 PPC Bailable? Cr.P.C. Classification

Cognizable or not	Non-cognizable (shall not arrest without warrant)
Warrant or summons	Warrant
Bailable or not	Bailable
Compoundable or not	Not compoundable
Triable by	Magistrate of the first or second class

Source: Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, Schedule II.

FAQs on Section 384 PPC

What is the punishment for extortion under Section 384 PPC?

Up to three years' imprisonment of either description, or fine, or both.

Is threatening someone for money online covered by Section 384 PPC?

Where property is actually delivered because of the threat, extortion can be made out whatever the medium, though cyber-specific laws may also apply.

Is Section 384 PPC bailable?

Under Schedule II of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, an offence under Section 384 PPC is bailable, non-cognizable (shall not arrest without warrant), not compoundable, and triable by Magistrate of the first or second class.

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