According to Section 420:- Whoever cheats and thereby dishonestly induces the person deceived 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 a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Classification of Offence
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Cheating and thereby dishonestly inducing delivery of property, or the making, alteration or destruction of a valuable security. | Imprisonment for 7 years, and fine. | Cognizable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Non-Bailable | Magistrate of first class. | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |
FAQs about Section:- 420
Section 420 addresses the offense of cheating and dishonestly inducing a person to deliver property or to make, alter, or destroy a valuable security.
The offense under Section 420 occurs when someone cheats another person and, as a result, dishonestly induces them to deliver any property to someone else or to make, alter, or destroy a valuable security.
The punishment for the offense under Section 420 includes imprisonment for a term that may extend up to seven years, along with a fine.
Yes, the offense under Section 420 is cognizable, which means that the police can make an arrest without a warrant if they have reasonable grounds to believe that someone has committed this offense.
Read also:- IPC Section 417: Punishment for cheating
IPC Section 420: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property,IPC Section 420: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
