A threatens to publish a defamatory libel concerning Z unless Z gives him money He thus induces Z to...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Offences Against Property

A threatens to publish a defamatory libel concerning Z unless Z gives him money. He thus induces Z to give him money. A has committed the offence of

Defamation

Extortion

Criminal intimidation

Mischief

- Option 1: Defamation

- This involves making false statements about someone to damage their reputation.

- It doesn't necessarily involve demanding money.

- Option 2: Extortion

- Extortion involves obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.

- A threatens to publish defamatory libel to extract money from Z, which aligns with extortion.

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- Option 3: Criminal Intimidation

- This involves threatening someone to make them do or abstain from doing an act.

- While related, extortion directly involves obtaining something through the threat.

- Option 4: Mischief

- Mischief involves causing damage to property with intent to cause loss.

- It doesn't fit the scenario described.

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