INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
171G. False statement in connection with an election
175. False statement in connection with an election.
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INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
171G. False statement in connection with an election.--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.
Repealed / historical reference India Code — IPC 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
175. False statement in connection with an election.—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.
Current law India Code — BNS 2023