Section 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with cheating by personation — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 419 of the IPC.
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Section 319(2) BNS - Cheating by personation — clause (2)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 319(2) - Cheating by personation — clause (2)
- Old provision
- Section 419 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 5 years or with fine, or with both.
- Cognizable?
- , Cognizable
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 319(2) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 419 IPC | Modified | IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS sans heading. Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to five years . |
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