IPC Section 419 in BNS
IPC Section 419 corresponds to BNS Section 319 (2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 419 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 319 (2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 319 (2) — Cheating by personation punishment
Drafting note. IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.
(1) A person is said to cheat by personation if he cheats by pretending to be some other person, or by knowingly substituting one person for or another, or representing that he or any other person is a person other than he or such other person really is. Explanation. —The offence is committed whether the individual personated is a real or imaginary person. Illustrations. (a) A cheats by pretending to be a certain rich banker of the same name. A cheats by personation. (b) A cheats by pretending to be B, a person who is deceased. A cheats by personation. (2) Whoever cheats by personation shall b…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 419 in BNS?
IPC Section 419 is BNS Section 319 (2) — Cheating by personation punishment.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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