X saw Y removing a ‘Stereo’ from a car parked in Kamla Nagar. X demands Rs 200 from Y, giving him a threat that if he didn’t give the money, he would inform the police. Y gave the money. What offence have been committed?
X is not committed any offence.
Y is guilty of theft.
X has committed the offence of extortion.
None of the above.
Since X puts Y in fear of injury i.e., a criminal charge, and dishonestly induces Y to deliver money, he will be liable for extortion. Hence the correct option is c.