BNS Section 242

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.