IPC → BNS
IPC Section 171-I in BNS
IPC Section 171-I corresponds to BNS Section 177 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 171-I |
|---|---|
| New provision | 177 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 177 — Failure to keep election accounts
Drafting note. Upper limit of fine is increased from five hundred to five thousand rupees.
Whoever being required by any law for the time being in force or any rule having the force of law to keep accounts of expenses incurred at or in connection with an election fails to keep such accounts shall be punished with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 171-I in BNS?
IPC Section 171-I is BNS Section 177 — Failure to keep election accounts.
Has the provision changed?
Upper limit of fine is increased from five hundred to five thousand rupees.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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