# Difference between extortion and robbery?
Extortion
- Extortion define under section 383 of IPC.
- This offence is committed by obtaining wrongful consent of the owner of property.
- Immediate fear is not the main feature.
Robbery
1.Robbery Define under section 319 of IPC.
- If robbery has been committed by theft then consent of person is possession property is not taken.
- The main feature is wrongful restraint of fear of instant death or instant hurt. Instant Fear is an essential condition for robbery.