Section 176 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with illegal payment in connection with an Election. Under the old law this was Section 171H of the IPC.
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Section 176 BNS - Illegal payment in connection with an Election
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 176 - Illegal payment in connection with an Election
- Old provision
- Section 171H IPC
- Punishment
- Fine of 10,000 rupees.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 176 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 171H IPC | Modified | Upper limit of fine is increased from five hundred to ten thousand rupees. |
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