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A refused to register the marriage of B and C. C refused to enter their marriage in the register unless he was paid Rs 50. B paid the money. What offence has been committed?
Option: 1
A has committed criminal misappropriation.
Option: 2
A is liable for redtapism.
Option: 3
A cannot be convicted for extortion.
Option: 4
None of the above.
Answers (1)
A cannot be convicted for extortion, as there is no ‘fear of injury’, an essential requirement of extortion under Section 383. The ‘fear’ must be of such a nature and extent as to unsettle the mind of the person on whom it operates and takes away from his acts that element of free voluntary action which alone constitutes consent. A is, however, guilty of ‘illegal gratifi cation’. Hence the correct option is c.
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