BNS Section 242: False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 205
Procedural Classification Summary
False personation for the
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years,purpose of any act oror fine, or both.class. proceeding in a suit or criminal prosecution, or for becoming bail or security
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.