BNS Section 173: Punishment for bribery
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 9: Of Offences Relating to Elections
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173. 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.
Bare act text for reference, current to 1 July 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.
Other sections in this chapter
- 169. Candidate, electoral right defined
- 170. Bribery
- 171. Undue influence at elections
- 172. Personation at elections
- 174. Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election
- 175. False statement in connection with an election
- 176. Illegal payments in connection with an election
- 177. Failure to keep election accounts