October 28, 2025
cheating and dishonesty

(Section 420) in Indian Penal Code

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Cheating for dishonesty including delivery of property –

Whoever cheats and thereby dishonesty includes the person decided to deliver any property to any person , or to make, alter or destroy the whole or any part of a valuable security, or anything which is signed or sealed, and which is capable of being converted into a valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Classification of Offence –

PunishmentCognizance     BailTriable By
Imprisonment for 7 years and fineCognizableNon – BailableMagistrate of the first

Compoundable by the person cheated with the permission of the court.

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