Pakistan Penal Code 1860 · Chapter XVII
PPC Section 386: Extortion by putting a person in fear of death or grievous hurt
Section 386 PPC is an aggravated form of extortion in which the victim is put in fear of death or grievous hurt to himself or another person. The seriousness of the threat raises the punishment sharply.
Text of Section 386 PPC
Whoever commits extortion by putting any person in fear of death or of grievous hurt to that person to any other, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.
Ingredients of the Offence under Section 386 PPC
- Extortion as defined in Section 383
- The fear created is of death or grievous hurt
- To the victim or to any other person
Punishment under Section 386 PPC
Imprisonment of either description for up to ten years, and liability to fine.
Is Section 386 PPC Bailable? Cr.P.C. Classification
| Cognizable or not | Non-cognizable (shall not arrest without warrant) |
|---|---|
| Warrant or summons | Warrant |
| Bailable or not | Non-bailable |
| Compoundable or not | Not compoundable |
| Triable by | Court of Session |
Source: Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, Schedule II.
FAQs on Section 386 PPC
What is the maximum sentence under Section 386 PPC?
Up to ten years' imprisonment of either description, together with liability to fine.
Does the threat have to be against the victim himself?
No. A threat of death or grievous hurt to any other person, such as a family member, is enough.
Is Section 386 PPC bailable?
Under Schedule II of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898, an offence under Section 386 PPC is non-bailable, non-cognizable (shall not arrest without warrant), not compoundable, and triable by Court of Session.
Related Sections of the Pakistan Penal Code
- Section 383: Extortion
- Section 384: Punishment for extortion
- Section 385: Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion
- Section 387: Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt, in order to commit extortion
- Section 388: Extortion by threat of accusation of an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, etc.
- Section 389: Putting person in fear of accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion
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