Section 420 of The Indian Penal Court talks about the offence which is committed by the person who cheats another person and thereby induces the deceived to deliver any property. This provision provides punishment for the same.

1. SECTION 420 OF
INDIAN PENAL CODE

2. What is Section 420 of IPC?
Section 420 of The Indian Penal Court talks about the offence
which is committed by the person who cheats another person and
thereby induces the deceived to deliver any property. This
provision provides punishment for the same.

3. • Cheating
• Dishonest inducement to deliver property or to make, alter or
destroy any valuable security or anything which is sealed or is
capable of being converted into a valuable security and
• Mens rea of the accused at the time of making the inducement.
Making of a false representation is one of the essential ingredients to
institute the offence of cheating under Section 420 IPC
Essential elements of Section 420

4. Cognizance of an offence under
Section 420
The offence is cognizable and falls under the category of Non
Bailable. It is triable by Magistrate of the First Class and therefore FIR
or Application u/s 156(3) or Private Complaint u/s 200 may be
preferred.

5. Punishment of an offence under
Section 420
The punishment which is given under section 420 of IPC for the
offence is imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years,
and also be liable to fine.

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