IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 416 IPC

Cheating by personation

Offence

A person is said to “cheat by personation” if he cheats by pretending to be some other person, or by knowingly substituting one person for or another, or representing that he or any other person is a person other than he or such other person really is.

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FAQ — Section 416 IPC

Section 416 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Cheating by personation”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

A person is said to “cheat by personation” if he cheats by pretending to be some other person, or by knowingly substituting one person for or another, or representing that he or any other person is a person other than he or such other person really is.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.