Section 242 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with false personation for purpose of act or Proceeding in suit or prosecution. Under the old law this was Section 205 of the IPC.
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Section 242 BNS - False personation for purpose of act or Proceeding in suit or prosecution
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 242 - False personation for purpose of act or Proceeding in suit or prosecution
- Old provision
- Section 205 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 242 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 205 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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