1. The punishment u/s506 IPC is two years with fine or both.

2. DO not worry as conviction in India is rarely made due to higher degree of proof of offence.

If you disclose details of the dispute then I may help further.

Section 506 IPC is extracted below for your reference:

Whoever commits, the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprison­ment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc.—And if the threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of any property by fire, or to cause an offence punishable with death or 1[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or to impute, unchastity to a woman, shall be punished with imprison­ment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

Hence, the maximum punishment under first part of section 506 IPC is 2 years, whereas under second part of the section it is 7 years.

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Section 506 of IPC is non-bailable and Cognizable in both the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana vide G.O 732 Home (Court B), Dated 5-12-1991,

Also the offence under Section 506 of IPC is compoundable vide section 320 of Cr.P.C

Also the courts in andhra pradesh and telangana vide have been favouring compounding in case the person is charged with 506 IPC.

So in all likelihood, if you are facing any criminal charges for the first time, you can request the court

a) That you will demonstrate a good conduct and character henceforth and

b) that the court may levy you a fine in lieu of imprisonment and discharge you from your case.

Courts in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana will definitely entertain the petition to compound (payment of fine in lieu of imprisonment) and discharge you from your case.

Hope this information is useful.

The punishment will depend on the offence made in charge sheet.

For criminal intimidation, the punishment shall be imprisonment up to two years.

If the offence by which the victim suffered Grievous injuries or died then the punishment may be a death sentence or imprisonment for life.

You cannot pay fine and escape.

506. Punishment for criminal intimidation.—Whoever commits, the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprison­ment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc.—And if the threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of any property by fire, or to cause an offence punishable with death or 1[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or to impute, unchastity to a woman, shall be punished with imprison­ment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

2) you cnnaot escape punishment by merely paying fine

506. Punishment for criminal intimidation.—Whoever commits, the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprison­ment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both; If threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, etc.—And if the threat be to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of any property by fire, or to cause an offence punishable with death or 1[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or to impute, unchastity to a woman, shall be punished with imprison­ment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

section 506 is compoundable offence so if you plead your guilt you cannot be prosecuted. you should settle this case with complainant out of the court by way of compromise.