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Punishment for cheating by personation –
Whoever cheats by personation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Classification of Offence –
| Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable By |
| Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Compoundable By the person cheated.
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