Section 242 of BNS : Section 242: False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a resident of Delhi, is involved in a property dispute with his neighbor. To strengthen his case, Ravi decides to impersonate his neighbor, Suresh, in court. Ravi, pretending to be Suresh, makes a false statement admitting that the property in question belongs to Ravi. This false personation and the subsequent false statement made in court can lead to Ravi being punished under Section 242 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, with imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

Priya is accused of theft and is facing a criminal trial. Her friend, Anjali, decides to help her by impersonating a key witness, Ramesh, who is supposed to testify against Priya. Anjali, pretending to be Ramesh, gives a false testimony in court stating that Priya was not present at the scene of the crime. This act of false personation and giving a false statement in a criminal prosecution can result in Anjali being punished under Section 242 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, with imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.