Is cheating by personation under BNS 319 bailable?

Yes, Section 319 BNS is bailable, and the accused is entitled to bail as a matter of right.

What is the penalty for cheating by personation?

It carries a maximum penalty of up to 5 years of imprisonment, or a fine, or both.

Can police arrest a suspect under Section 319 without a warrant?

Yes, cheating by personation is a cognizable offence. Police can initiate arrest and investigation without an advance warrant.

BNS Section 319

BNS Section 319: (1) Cheating by personation

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 416

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 319 deals with the legal rules and penalties for CHEATING. In simple terms: Deceiving someone dishonestly to make them hand over property, money, or do something they wouldn't normally do.

Real-World Scenario

"Selling someone a gold-plated copper chain claiming it is 24K pure gold."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Cheating by personation (formerly 419 IPC)

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment extending up to 5 years, or a fine, or both.

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Formal change. This is a definition section which is presented as a sub-section in BNS without any change. 319 (2) Cheating by personation punishment. 419 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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