Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for bribery. Under the old law this was Section 171E of the IPC.
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Section 173 BNS - Punishment for bribery
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 173 - Punishment for bribery
- Old provision
- Section 171E IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 1 year or fine, or both, or if treating only, fine only.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 173 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 171E IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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