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Beri Manoj v. State of Andhra Pradesh - S.506 IPC - Criminal Intimidation

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Indian Penal Code 1860 - Section 506- Prosecution of a person for criminal intimidation requires clear intention to cause alarm, irrespective of whether the victim was alarmed or not -Mere expression of words, without any intention to cause alarm cannot amount to criminal intimidation- Vague allegations unsupported by prima facie cogent evidence cannot constitute offence indicated under Section 506 of the IPC.- The mere presence of a lawyer in his capacity of discharging professional duty either giving advice or suggestion cannot amount to intimidation. (Para 7)

Case Info

Case Information


Case name: Beri Manoj v. State of Andhra Pradesh & Anr.


Neutral citation: Not mentioned in the extracted text (only case numbers are given: Criminal Appeal No. ___ of 2026 @ SLP (Crl.) No. 14741/2025).


Coram:Hon’ble Mr. Justice Aravind KumarHon’ble Mr. Justice Prasanna B. Varale


Judgment date: 20 January 2026 (NEW DELHI; JANUARY 20, 2026.)


Case laws and citations referred


The judgment expressly relies on and cites:

  1. Naresh Aneja v. State of U.P., (2025) 2 SCC 604
  2. Sharif Ahmad v. State of U.P., (2024) 14 SCC 122

Both are cited for the proposition that mere threats, without intention to cause alarm, do not constitute criminal intimidation under Section 506 IPC.


Statutes / laws referred


The Court refers to and applies the following provisions:

  • Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC):
    • Section 328
    • Section 376
    • Section 506 (criminal intimidation – core provision in issue)
  • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO):
    • Sections 3 and 4
  • Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC):
    • Section 161 (statement to police)
    • Section 164 (statement before Magistrate)
Beri Manoj v. State of Andhra Pradesh - S.506 IPC - Criminal Intimidation
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