Can a person be charged with a crime if they threaten someone over the phone to not name them in a police complaint?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

Can a person be charged with a crime if they threaten someone over the phone to not name them in a police complaint?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

Yes, threatening someone over the phone to dissuade them from reporting a crime to the police is an offense under the Indian Penal Code. This can be charged as criminal intimidation, which carries a penalty of imprisonment and/or fine.

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