BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 242 — False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution.
Replaces IPC Section 205.
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.
Nearby sections
- 239 Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform.
- 240 Giving false information respecting an offence committed.
- 241 Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence.
- 243 Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution.
- 244 Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution.
- 245 Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due.
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