IPC 205 vs BNS 242: False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
Section 205 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 242 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. The wording is the same.
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IPC section 205False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
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.
BNS section 242False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
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.
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