Section 205 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

Section 205 Indian Penal Code

Section 205 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution. It is under CHAPTER XI (OF FLSEEVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE) of the Code.

 False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution

Whoever falsely personates another, and in such assumed character makes any admission or statement, or confesses judgment, or causes any process to be issued or becomes bail or security, or does any other act in any suit or criminal prosecution, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.