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IPC Section 171G: False statement in connection with 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Repealed on 1 July 2024 and replaced by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).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[171G. False statement in connection with an election.- Whoever with intent to affect the result of an election makes or publishes any statement purporting to be a statement of fact which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or conduct of any candidate shall be punished with fine.]

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE

Punishment-Fine-Non-cognizable-Bailable-Triable by Magistrate of the first class-Non-compoundable.

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1. Section 171G ins. by Act 39 of 1920, sec. 2.

Study: explanations and related material

Now BNS 175 (same provision). IPC → BNS converterSource: BPR&D BNS–IPC corresponding section table (UP Police, 2024-06-28), p10

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