IPC Section 171G

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter IXA

S. 171 G

False statement in connection with an election

Description

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 u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

False statement in connection with an election

Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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