BNS Section 174 — Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election

CHAPTER IX OF OFFENCES RELATING TO ELECTIONS

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine, or both

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year or with fine, or with both”

Summary

A person who commits the offence of undue influence or personation at an election can be punished with imprisonment of either kind for up to one year, or with a fine, or with both.

Official Text

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.

Related Judgments

  • AMANDEEP GILL & ANR vs THE STATE GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI — Delhi High Court (2024)
  • Mudit Jain, Mr. Lakshay; Tayal, Mr. Rajat Tayal; Mr. Ambrish Dhawan &; vs STATE OF NCT OF DELHI — Delhi High Court (2025)
  • JASWINDER SINGH vs GOVT OF NCT OF DELHI — Delhi High Court (2025)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

  • IPC §171F — Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election