According to Section 506:– 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; If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc. 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 1[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or to impute, unchastity to a woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.
Classification Of Offence
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal intimidiationIf threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine or bothImprisonment for 7 years, or fine, or both | Non-CognizableDitto |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| BailableDitto | Any Magistrate of the first class | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |
506 IPC Case Laws (Supreme Court and HC)
| Vikram Johar vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh on 26 April, 2019 |
| Dr. Monica Kumar & Anr vs State Of U. P. & Ors on 27 May, 2008 |
| Karipi Rasheed Ahmed vs State Of A.P on 26 February, 2009 |
| Chaman Lal vs The State Of Himachal Pradesh on 3 December, 2020 |
| State Of Haryana vs Janak Singh & Etc on 10 May, 2013 |
| Bhadresh Bipinbhai Sheth vs State Of Gujarat & Anr on 1 September, 2015 |
| Parkash Chand vs The State Of Himachal Pradesh on 12 February, 2019 |
| Ishwar Pratap Singh vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh Home on 28 November, 2017 |
| Rashmi Chopra vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh on 30 April, 2019 |
| Hamida vs Rashid @ Rasheed & Ors on 27 April, 2007 |
FAQs about Punishment for criminal intimidation
A1: Section 506 of the IPC deals with the offense of criminal intimidation, which involves making threats to cause harm, death, destruction of property, or other serious consequences to a person or property.
A2: The punishment for criminal intimidation varies based on the nature of the threat. If the threat is to cause death, grievous hurt, destruction of property by fire, or imputing unchastity to a woman, the offender can be imprisoned for up to seven years or fined, or both. For other forms of criminal intimidation, the punishment is imprisonment for up to two years or a fine, or both.
A3: Yes, criminal intimidation is a non-cognizable offense, meaning the police cannot arrest the accused without a warrant. However, they can initiate an investigation upon receiving a complaint.
A4: The offense of criminal intimidation is bailable, meaning the accused can seek bail as a matter of right.
Read also:- IPC Section 505: Statements conducing to public mischief
