s 387 Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt in order to commit extortion
387. Whoever, in order to commit extortion, puts or attempts to put any person in fear of death or of grievous hurt to that person or to any other, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of not less than 2 years and not more than 7 years and shall also be liable to caning.[Act 21 of 2025 wef 17/08/2026]