IPC → BNS

IPC Section 171C in BNS

IPC Section 171C corresponds to BNS Section 171 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 171C
New provision171
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNS Section 171 — Undue influence at elections

Drafting note. No change.

(1) Whoever voluntarily interferes or attempts to interfere with the free exercise of any electoral right commits the offence of undue influence at an election. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of sub-section (1), whoever— (a) threatens any candidate or voter, or any person in whom a candidate or voter is interested, with injury of any kind; or (b) induces or attempts to induce a candidate or voter to believe that he or any person in whom he is interested will become or will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure or of spiritual censure, shall be deemed to interfe

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Questions this page answers

What is IPC 171C in BNS?

IPC Section 171C is BNS Section 171 — Undue influence at elections.

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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