CrPC Section 420
⚠️ Important Clarification
Section 420 is from the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860, dealing with cheating.
There is no Section 420 in the CrPC.
📜 Section 420 IPC – Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
Text of Section 420 IPC:
"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."
🔍 Explanation of Section 420 IPC
✅ 1. Nature of Offence
It’s a criminal offence of cheating.
The offender deceives a person dishonestly to induce them to deliver property or manipulate valuable security.
✅ 2. Ingredients of Section 420
Dishonest inducement: The offender must induce the victim dishonestly.
Deception: The act must involve cheating or deceit.
Delivery of property or alteration of security: The victim delivers property or alters a valuable document based on the deception.
Intention: The intent to cheat must be present.
✅ 3. Punishment
Imprisonment for up to 7 years, and/or
Fine.
✅ 4. Example
A person sells a car by showing fake documents and receives money from the buyer.
This act of cheating and dishonest inducement to deliver property (car) falls under Section 420 IPC.
🧠 Summary
| Aspect | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Offence | Cheating and dishonest inducement |
| Result | Delivery of property or alteration of security |
| Punishment | Up to 7 years imprisonment + fine |
| IPC Section | 420 |
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