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SECTION 417 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for cheating


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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Whoever cheats shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.



IPC 417 in Simple Words

If someone cheats, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to one year, a fine, or both.

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Offence : Cheating


Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Non-Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



Punishment for cheating under the Indian Penal Code. Understand the consequences of cheating and find experienced lawyers through LawRato for legal guidance on ipc section 417 cases.


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Cheating is punishable. Cheaters are punished by either imprisonment for up to a year or fines.





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Frequently Asked Questions


Is 417 IPC cognizable or non cognizable?

Non-cognizable offenses are those that fall under the Indian Penal Code first schedule, and which can be bailed. In cases of non-offence, police cannot arrest a suspect without a court warrant and can't start an investigation without the approval of the court.


What is 415 and 417 of IPC?

The definition of cheating is found in section 415. Section 417 details the punishment. Section 416 of I.P.C. The Indian Penal Code (IPC), by personation, defines cheating. Sections 418, 419, and 420 of I.P.C. punish cheating in its most severe form. 11 March 2022


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