﻿INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
Section 420 – Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property.

Whoever cheats and dishonestly induces any person to deliver property
shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to seven years and fine.

Judicial interpretation:
Cheating may occur through electronic or online means if dishonest
intention and deception are proved.

Punishment:
Imprisonment up to seven years and fine.
