Indian Penal Code, 1860

Punishment for cheating by personation.—

Section

419

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Magistrate First Class

Bare Act Text

419. Punishment for cheating by personation.— Whoever cheats by personation shall be punished with imprisonment of either de-scription for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
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