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IPC Section 419 - Punishment for cheating by personation
Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.)
Please refer to BNS 319 for updated procedures & punishments.
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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Punishment for cheating by personation
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheating by personation | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Cheating by personation
Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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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
