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SECTION 419 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for cheating by personation


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 419 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 419 related FAQs
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.



IPC 419 in Simple Words

If someone cheats by pretending to be someone else, they can be punished with imprisonment up to three years, a fine, or both.

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Offence : Cheating by personation


Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate






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Frequently Asked Questions


What is the Section 419 IPC?

Personation is a form of fraud that can be punished by imprisonment or fines up to three years.


What is Section 419 of the CRPC?

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What is 419 in law?

Anyone who, under false pretenses and with the intent to defraud another person, obtains anything that can be stolen from them, or incites anyone else to do so, is guilty and liable for a three-year prison sentence.


Is 419 and 420 of IPC are bailable?

It is because of its severity that the Section 420 IPC has been deemed a non bailable offense. To get bail, the accused must have very good reasons. 1 Dec 2023