Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 173

BNS 173: earlier IPC 171E

Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 171E of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 173 deals with punishment for bribery. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 173 was IPC 171E.

Punishment for bribery.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. IXA
s. 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.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. IX
s. 173
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.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 171E
CognizableNon-cognizable
BailableBailable
PunishmentImprisonment for 1 year or fine, or both, or if treating only, fine only.
Triable byMagistrate of the first class.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 171E IPCBNS 173 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
Related sectionsIPC 171E · Punishment for bribery
BNS 172 · Personation at elections.BNS 174 · Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election.

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