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Delhi High Court Imposes Costs on Impersonator Seeking VIP Treatment: Legal Ramifications and Judicial Ruling                                   The recent ruling by the Delhi High Court, imposing costs of Rs 35,000 on an individual who impersonated a PMO official to obtain VIP privileges at temples, government accommodations, and transportation, sheds light on the legal consequences of such actions. The case, involving charges of criminal conspiracy, impersonation, and cheating, underscores the importance of upholding the rule of law and preserving the integrity of public institutions. Legal Proceedings and Judicial Decision: The accused, Vivek Keshawn, had challenged the charges framed against him by a CBI court under sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 419 (impersonation), and 420 (cheating) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). However, Justice Navin Chawla of the Delhi High Court dismissed Keshawn's peti...