Whoever, in order to commit 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 for a term of not less than 2 years and not more than 7 years and with caning.
Section history
Section 387 — Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt in order to commit extortion
As in force on 30 November 2008.
Timeline 2 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 30 November 2008 You are here
- 17 August 2026 Act 21 of 2025
[Indian PC 1860, s. 387]