Whoever cheats by personation shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 5 years, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 419 — Punishment for cheating by personation
As in force on 30 December 2025.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 30 December 2025 You are here
- 17 August 2026 Latest