Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 419 :
Punishment for cheating by personation:
(See section 319(2) of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Cheating by personation .
Punishment :Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : The person cheated.
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate
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Whoever cheats by personation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
