Difference between Theft & Extortion

Difference between Theft & Extortion

Difference between Theft & Extortion

• THEFT-

1. CONSENT – In Theft the accused takes the property without any consent.
2. FORCE       – No force is used in Theft.
3. PROPERTY- Theft can be committed only of a movable property.
4. FACTOR OF FEAR-  No fear factor arises.
5. DELIVERY- No delivery by the victim is made in a Theft.

• EXTORTION-

1. CONSENT – In Extortion the consent is obtained by the accused wrongfully.
2. FORCE       – Force is used initiating a fear of injury.
3. PROPERTY- In an extortion, property can be movable, immovable and even document.
4. FACTOR OF FEAR – Fear does exist in extortion.
5. DELIVERY- There is a delivery by the victim (Complainant).