IPC, 1860 (Repealed / Historical Reference)
Chapter XXII: Of Criminal Intimidation, Insult and Annoyance
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Historical Code Notice: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 was repealed with effect from 1 July 2024. For acts committed on or after 1 July 2024, please refer to the corresponding provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; and if the threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of any property by fire, or to cause an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.
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Corresponding BNS (2023) Equivalent Provision
Direct Evolution
BNS Section 351 (Criminal intimidation)
Statutory Transition Note: Criminal intimidation provisions mapped to Section 351 BNS (Sub-section 3 covers aggravated threats of death/grievous hurt).
View Current BNS Section 351 →
