IPC Section 171F: Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election
Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Chapter 9A: Offences relating to Elections
Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
1[171F. Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election.- Whoever commits the offence of undue influence or personation at an election shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year or with fine, or with both.]
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE
Para I
Punishment-Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both or if treating only, fine only-Non-cognizable-Bailable-Triable by Magistrate of the first class-Non-compoundable.
Para II
Punishment-Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both-Cognizable-Bailable-Triable by Magistrate of the first class-Non-compoundable.
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1. Section 171F ins. by Act 39 of 1920, sec. 2.
Bare act text for reference, current to 30 June 2024. It is not legal advice; check the official gazette for authoritative text.