A threatens to publish a defamatory liable concerning B unless B gives him money and B in consequenc...........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Offences Against Property

A threatens to publish a defamatory liable concerning B unless B gives him money and B in consequence gives A money. A commits the offence of:

Theft

Robbery

Criminal intimidation

Extortion

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Explanation:

- Theft: Involves taking someone else's property with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of it. Since A is not taking property, but rather pressuring B to give money, it doesn't apply here.

- Robbery: Combines theft and the use of force or intimidation. However, robbery mainly involves a physical element of force, which is not present in A's actions.

- Criminal Intimidation: Involves threatening a person with the intent to alarm that person. While A is threatening B, the focus here is on obtaining money, not just alarming B.

- Extortion: Occurs when someone unlawfully obtains money or property from another through coercion or threats. A is making B hand over money by threatening to publish defamatory content.

Option 4 – Extortion is the correct answer. A is using coercion to obtain money from B.