| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | 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: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 242 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution.
False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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