INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
171E. Punishment for bribery
173. Punishment for bribery.
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INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
171E. Punishment for bribery.--Whoever commits the offence of
bribery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for
a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both:
Provided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine
only.
Explanation.-"Treating" means that form of bribery where the
gratification consists in food, drink, entertainment, or provision.
Repealed / historical reference India Code — IPC 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
173. Punishment for bribery.—Whoever commits the offence of bribery shall be punished with
imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both:
Provided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine only.
Explanation.—“Treating” means that form of bribery where the gratification consists in food, drink,
entertainment, or provision.
Current law India Code — BNS 2023