The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 386 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever commits extortion by putting any person in fear of death or of grievous hurt to that person or to any other, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 10 years and fine--Cognizable--Non-bailable--Triable by Magistrate of the first class--Non-compoundable.