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

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

Whoever uses undue influence or engages in personation (pretending to be someone else) during an election can be punished. The punishment may include imprisonment for up to one year, a fine, or 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.

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