Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 175

BNS 175: earlier IPC 171G

Section 175 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 171G of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 175 deals with false statement in connection with an election. 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 175 was IPC 171G.

False statement in connection with an election.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. IXA
s. 171G
False statement in connection with an election
Whoever with intent to affect the result of an election makes or publishes any statement purporting to be a statement of fact which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or conduct of any candidate shall be punished with fine.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. IX
s. 175
False statement in connection with an election.
Whoever with intent to affect the result of an election makes or publishes any statement purporting to be a statement of fact which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or conduct of any candidate shall be punished with fine.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 171G
CognizableNon-cognizable
BailableBailable
PunishmentFine
Triable byMagistrate of the first class.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 171G IPCBNS 175 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
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