(2) Whoever cheats by personation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
Of fraudulent deeds and dispositions of property
IPC Section 419 in BNS: Section 319(2)
Punishment of cheating by personation
Section 419 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Punishment of cheating by personation) corresponds to Section 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 319(2) is cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for 5 years, or with fine, or with both.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319(2) | Cheating by personation. | Imprisonment for 5 years, or with fine, or with both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
Text of BNS Section 319(2)
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Other IPC sections now in BNS 319
- IPC 416: → BNS 319
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