2007-06-06 21:08:36 · 5 answers · asked by sm 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Impersonation it self is a type of fraud, the provisions of Indian Penal Code, section 416 clearly states a person is said to "cheat by
Personation" if he cheats by pretending to be some other person, or by
Knowingly substituting one person for or another, or representing that
He or any other person is a person other than he or such other person
really is.
Here the offence is committed whether the individual
Personated is a real or imaginary person.
So whatever may be the personal reason for impersonation it amounts to fraud or cheating & is a punishable offence with an imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with
Both.
Why do people do so is personal gain & benefits they want to avail by doing so irrespective of loss they cause to the person whom they impersonate.
2007-06-06 21:39:56 · answer #1 · answered by vijay m Indian Lawyer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you mean like the people who look like celebrities and have shows in Vegas, because someone is willing to pay for that kind of amusement/entertainment.
2007-06-07 04:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by monicastocker74 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a lot of reason my friend, maybe they idolized that person, maybe they earn by impersonating that person,etc...
2007-06-07 04:11:54 · answer #3 · answered by Kapre2ko 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they don't know themselves, haven't found their personality.
2007-06-07 04:10:56 · answer #4 · answered by Michelic 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i do it sometimes just to mock some friends
2007-06-07 04:11:27 · answer #5 · answered by logan 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋