What is maximum punishment under Section 420 IPC cheating case?

[Anonymous]

One of my customers has filed a false case under section 420 IPC against me with allegation of cheating. What is the maximum punishment for this case? Whether the maximum punishment is given in all cases or some leniency is shown by court?

[Dr. Ashok Dhamija]

Maximum punishment for the offence of cheating under Section 420 IPC is imprisonment up to 7 years and also fine.

However, generally the punishment that is actually awarded for an offence under Section 420 IPC is much less than this maximum limit. Usually, imprisonment ranging from one year to three years is awarded as the punishment for this offence.

     

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