'A' threatens to publish a defamatory libel concerning 'B', unless 'B' gives him money. He thus induces 'B' to give him money. A has committed-
Verified Answer
A. Extortion
B. Defamation
C. Criminal intimidation
D. Robbery
Explanation:
Section 383 of the IPC defines extortion as intentionally putting any person in fear of any injury and thereby dishonestly inducing the person to deliver property. Threatening to publish a defamatory libel to obtain money falls squarely under this definition.