174. Whoever commits the offence of undue influence or personation at an election shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year or with fine, or with both.
IPC Section 171F in BNS: Section 174
Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election
Section 171F of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election) corresponds to Section 174 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 174 is non-cognizable, bailable, triable by Magistrate of the first class; punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174 | Undue influence or personation at an election. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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