For the offence of cheating
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the person deceived must have been fraudulently or dishonestly induced to deliver property
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as a consequence of the intentional inducement, damage or harm in body, mind, reputation or property is caused or likely to be caused to the person deceived
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Both (1) and (2) are correct
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None of these
Reveal answer
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C
Correct answer
Explanation
Cheating under IPC Section 420 requires two essential elements: (1) fraudulently or dishonestly inducing someone to deliver property or consent, AND (2) causing or being likely to cause damage or harm to the person deceived in body, mind, reputation, or property. Section 415 read with Section 420 clearly establishes both requirements must coexist for the offence of cheating to be complete.