Section 174 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for undue influence or Personation at an election. Under the old law this was Section 171F of the IPC.
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Section 174 BNS - Punishment for undue influence or Personation at an election
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 174 - Punishment for undue influence or Personation at an election
- Old provision
- Section 171F IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 174 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 171F IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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