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SECTION 417 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for cheating
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(The IPC section is included as a sub-section in the BNS sans heading. The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from one year to three years.)
Please refer to BNS 318 for updated procedures & punishments.
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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 | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheating | 1 Year or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Cheating
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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