Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 419BNS 319(2)
Cheating by personation punishment
BNS 319(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 419 is BNS 319(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
- Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 419 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 419 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 319(2) it is bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 419 under BNS?
BNS 319(2): imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 419 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 419 (Cheating by personation punishment) corresponds to Section 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 419 and BNS 319(2)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to five years.
How do I cite BNS 319(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 319(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 419 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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