Section 415 of IPC : Section 415: Cheating

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a resident of Mumbai, pretends to be a government official and convinces Suresh, a shop owner, that he can help him get a lucrative government contract. Ravi asks Suresh for an advance payment of ₹50,000 for "processing fees." Suresh, believing Ravi's false claims, pays the amount. Ravi has no intention of helping Suresh and disappears with the money. Ravi has committed cheating under Section 415 of the Indian Penal Code.

Example 2:

Priya, an online seller, advertises a high-end smartphone at a significantly discounted price on her website. She uses images and descriptions of an original branded phone but delivers a counterfeit product to the buyers. Raj, one of the buyers, receives the fake phone and realizes he has been deceived. Priya has intentionally deceived Raj and other buyers, inducing them to pay for a counterfeit product. Priya has committed cheating under Section 415 of the Indian Penal Code.

Example 3:

Arjun, a jeweler, pledges a gold necklace to a bank to secure a loan, knowing that the necklace is actually made of gold-plated silver. The bank, believing the necklace to be genuine gold, grants the loan. Arjun has intentionally deceived the bank and induced them to lend money based on false information. Arjun has committed cheating under Section 415 of the Indian Penal Code.

Example 4:

Meera, a real estate agent, sells a plot of land to Ramesh, claiming that she has the legal right to sell it. However, Meera knows that the land is already mortgaged to another person. Ramesh, unaware of the mortgage, pays the full amount for the land. Meera has intentionally deceived Ramesh and induced him to pay for a property she has no right to sell. Meera has committed cheating under Section 415 of the Indian Penal Code.

Example 5:

Vikram, a businessman, convinces his friend Anil to invest ₹1 lakh in a non-existent company by showing him fake documents and promising high returns. Anil, trusting Vikram, invests the money. Vikram has no intention of starting any business and uses the money for personal expenses. Vikram has intentionally deceived Anil and induced him to invest in a fake company. Vikram has committed cheating under Section 415 of the Indian Penal Code.