IPC → BNS
IPC Section 171A in BNS
IPC Section 171A corresponds to BNS Section 169 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 171A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 169 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 169 — Candidate, electoral right defined
Drafting note. No change.
For the purposes of this Chapter— (a) “candidate” means a person who has been nominated as a candidate at any election; (b) “electoral right” means the right of a person to stand, or not to stand as, or to withdraw from being, a candidate or to vote or refrain from voting at an election.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 171A in BNS?
IPC Section 171A is BNS Section 169 — Candidate, electoral right defined.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
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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