Whoever, in order to commit extortion, puts or attempts to put any person in fear of any harm to that person or to any other person, in body, mind, reputation or property, whether such harm is to be caused legally or illegally, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than 2 years and not more than 5 years and with caning.
Section history
Section 385 — Putting person in fear of harm in order to commit extortion
As in force on 28 July 2023.
Timeline 4 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 30 November 2008 Revised edition
- 28 July 2023 You are here
- 17 August 2026 Act 21 of 2025