IPC Section 229 - Personation of a juror or assessor

Whoever, by personation or otherwise, shall intentionally cause, or knowingly suffer himself to be returned, empanelled or sworn as a juryman or assessor in any case in which he knows that he is not entitled by law to be so returned, empanelled or sworn, or knowing himself to have been so returned, empanelled or sworn contrary to law, shall voluntarily serve on such jury or as such assessor, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

IPC 229 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 229 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone intentionally impersonates or allows themselves to be selected as a juror or assessor in a case where they are not legally entitled to be, and willingly serves in that role, they can be punished with imprisonment up to two years, or fined, or both.

Personation of a juror or assessor

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