Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 383 [Corresponding Sec. 308(1) of BNS, 2023]–Offence of extortion–Constitution–There must be an intention on part of the accused to put another person in fear of injury, and as a result of such fear, the person so threatened must be dishonestly induced to deliver any property or valuable security–Allegations in FIR indicate only threat–No allegation or evidence to suggest that the complainant delivered any property or valuable security to the petitioner–Incorporation of Sec. 384 in FIR is liable to be quashed and set aside.
