Section 387
Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt, in order to commit extortion.
About this Act
It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;
Whoever, in order to the committing of extortion, puts or attempts to put any person in fear of death or of
grievous hurt to that person or to any other, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for
a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.