242. 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.
BNS Section 242: False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
Section 242 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with false personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution. It replaces IPC 205 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 242 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 242 | False personation for the purpose of any act or proceeding in a suit or criminal prosecution, or for becoming bail or security. | Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 242
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 205: False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
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