Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 171G

IPC 171G in BNS: Section 175

Section 171G of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 175 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 171G deals with false statement in connection with an election. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 171G is now BNS 175.

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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