SECTION 205 IPC - Indian Penal Code - False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Description of IPC Section 205
According to section 205 of Indian penal code, Whoever falsely personates another, and in such assumed character makes any admission or statement, or confesses judgment, or causes any process to be issued or becomes bail or security, or does any other act in any suit or criminal prosecution, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
IPC 205 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 205 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone falsely pretends to be another person and makes statements or takes actions in legal matters, they can be punished with imprisonment up to three years, or fined, or both.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
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False personation for the purpose of any act or proceeding in a suit or criminal prosecution, or for becoming bail or security | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : False personation for the purpose of any act or proceeding in a suit or criminal prosecution, or for becoming bail or security
Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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What offence is defined under IPC 205?
IPC 205 Offence: False personation for the purpose of any act or proceeding in a suit or criminal prosecution, or for becoming bail or security.
What is the punishment for IPC 205 Case?
The punishment for IPC 205 is 3 Years or Fine or Both.
Is IPC 205 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 205 is a Non-Cognizable.
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Is IPC 205 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 205 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 205 be tried?
IPC 205 is tried in the court of Magistrate First Class.