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Demanding legitimate dues is not extortion under Section 385 of IPC
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- Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. & Ors. Vs State of West Bengal (Calcutta High Court)
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- All High Courts, Calcutta High Court
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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.
Facts: In present facts of the case, the present revision has been preferred praying for quashing of the investigation/proceeding initiated under Sections 385/12...





