# The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 229: Personation of a juror or assessor

- Act: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860)
- In force from: 1862-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ipc/section/229/

## Text

Whoever, by personation or otherwise, shall intentionally cause, or knowingly suffer himself to be returned, empanelled or sworn as a juryman or assessor in any case in which he knows that he is not entitled by law to be so returned, empanelled or sworn, or knowing himself to have been so returned, empanelled or sworn contrary to law, shall voluntarily serve on such jury or as such assessor, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. CHAPTER XII OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS CHAPTER XII OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS

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