IPC → BNS
IPC Section 171H in BNS
IPC Section 171H corresponds to BNS Section 176 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 171H |
|---|---|
| New provision | 176 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 176 — Illegal payment in connection with an election
Drafting note. Upper limit of fine is increased from five hundred to ten thousand rupees.
Whoever without the general or special authority in writing of a candidate incurs or authorises expenses on account of the holding of any public meeting, or upon any advertisement, circular or publication, or in any other way whatsoever for the purpose of promoting or procuring the election of such candidate, shall be punished with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees: Provided that if any person having incurred any such expenses not exceeding the amount of ten rupees without authority obtains within ten days from the date on which such expenses were incurred the approval in writing of…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 171H in BNS?
IPC Section 171H is BNS Section 176 — Illegal payment in connection with an election.
Has the provision changed?
Upper limit of fine is increased from five hundred to ten 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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