Indian Penal Code, 1860
205. False
personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
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.