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Section 384 — Punishment for extortion

As in force on 17 August 2026.

Timeline 2 versions
  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 17 August 2026 Act 21 of 2025
Amended in force 17 August 2026 by Criminal Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2025
384.Punishment for extortion

Whoever commits extortion shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than 2 years and not more than 7 years and withshall also be liable to caning.