IPC Section 205: False Personation For Purpose Of Act Or Proceeding In Suit Or Prosecution
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IPC Section 205: False 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.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | False personation for the purpose of any act or proceeding in a suit or criminal prosecution, or for becoming bail or security |
| Punishment | 3 Years or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Magistrate First Class |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
