Demanding legitimate dues is not extortion under Section 385 of IPC

Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. & Ors. Vs State of West Bengal (Calcutta High Court)

Conclusion: In present facts of the case, the Hon’ble High Court quashed the proceedings under Section 385 of IPC pertaining to extortion as in the present case, the petitioners acted as per the agreement between the parties to demand their legitimate dues. There was also no dishonest intention on the part of the petitioners.

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