Section 242 in THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 – BNS

False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution.

242. Whoever falsely personates another, and in such assumed character makes
     any admission or statement, or confesses judgment, or causes any process to be issued or
     becomes bail or security, or does any other act in any suit or criminal prosecution, shall be
     punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three
     years, or with fine, or with both.