Question
A obtains property from Z by saying “Your child is in
the hands of my gang, and will be put to death unless you send us 1 lakh rupess”.  In this situation, which of the following offence has been committed?Solution
This is an Illustration provided under s.390 of IPC, which distinguishes Robbery and Extortion very clearly. S.390. Robbery.—In all robbery there is either theft or extortion. Illustration (d) A obtains property from Z by saying “Your child is in the hands of my gang, and will be put to death unless you send us ten thousand rupees”. This is extortion, and punishable as such: but it is not robbery, unless Z is put in fear of the instant death of his child.
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