LawgistThe Indian Penal Code
171EPunishment for bribery
Whoever commits the offence of bribery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both:
Provided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine only.
Explanation.—"Treating" means that form of bribery where the gratification consists in food, drink, entertainment, or provision.
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OF OFFENCESRELATING TO ELECTIONS
- 171A "Candidate", "Electoral right" defined
- 171B Bribery
- 171C Undue influence at elections
- 171D Personation at elections
- 171E Punishment for bribery
- 171F Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election
- 171G False statement in connection with an election
- 171H Illegal payments in connection with an election
- 171-I Failure to keep election accounts
