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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 175 BNS - False statement in connection with an Election

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
175 - False statement in connection with an Election
Old provision
Section 171G IPC
Punishment
Fine.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Magistrate of the first class.

Old law → Section 175 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 171G IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 175 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with false statement in connection with an Election. Under the old law this was Section 171G of the IPC.

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