False Personation in Legal Proceedings: IPC Section 205
1. State the Code
Section 205 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the offense of false personation in legal proceedings. Here is a further explanation on IPC Section 205.
2. Explanation
It states that whoever, with intent to deceive, or to induce any person to believe that he is some other person,
personates any other person, in any stage of any judicial proceeding,
shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
3. Illustration : iPC Section 205
Imagine a situation where a person pretends to be someone else during a court hearing. This person might be attempting to:
- Claim benefits that rightfully belong to the person they are impersonating.
- Escape responsibility for a crime.
- Influence the court’s decision in a particular case.
4. Common Question and Answers:
Q: What are the essential elements of this offense?
A:
- Intention to deceive or induce belief in false identity.
- Personating another individual.
- Such personation taking place during a judicial proceeding.
Q: What are the possible punishments for this offense?
A:
- Imprisonment up to two years.
- Fine.
- Both imprisonment and fine.
