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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

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Explanation:

- Defamation (Option 1): Involves making a false statement about someone to harm their reputation. This is not primarily about extracting money but about harming someone’s character.

- Extortion (Option 2): This is the correct option. It involves obtaining money or property through threats, including threats to reveal harmful information.

- Criminal Intimidation (Option 3): Involves threatening harm with the intent to cause fear, but it doesn’t specifically address extracting money through threats.

- Mischief (Option 4): Generally refers to causing damage to property, which doesn’t align with the situation of using threats to obtain money.