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The Indian Penal Code

# 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.

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OF OFFENCESRELATING TO ELECTIONS
  • 171A
     "Candidate", "Electoral right" defined
  • 171B
     Bribery
  • 171C
     Undue influence at elections
  • 171D
     Personation at elections
  • 171F
     Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election
  • 171G
     False statement in connection with an election
  • 171H
     Illegal payments in connection with an election
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