Section 419 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

Section 419 Indian Penal Code

Section 419 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Punishment for cheating by personation. It is under ‘Of Cheating’ of CHAPTER XVII (OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY) of the Code.

Punishment for cheating by personation

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.