Indian Penal Code, 1860
Punishment for cheating.—
Section
417
Punishment
Imprisonment up to One Year(s) + Fine
Cognizable
Non-cognizable
Bailable
Bailable
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Any Magistrate
Bare Act Text
417. Punishment for cheating.—
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.