Section 416State of Jammu-Kashmir Act
Section 416: Cheating by personation
Cheating by personation.
- 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 another, or representing that he or any other person is a person other than he or such other person really is.Explanation. - The offence is committed whether the individual personated is a real or imaginary person.Illustration(a)
A cheats by pretending to be ascertain rich banker of the same name. A cheats by personation.(b)
A cheats by pretending to be B, a person who is deceased. A cheats by personation.Disclaimer: This section is reproduced for general informational and reference purposes only. Always verify against the latest official gazette and consult a qualified advocate before relying on any provision.