The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 384 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever commits extortion shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine or with both. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both--Cognizable--Non-bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.