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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 420Cheating and dishonestly inducing deliver of property

In forceChapter XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Chapter XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Of Cheating

s. 420

420. Cheating and dishonestly inducing deliver of property 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 to 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.

End of s. 420.

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