section 173
Punishment for bribery.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023Criminal2023358 sections20 chapters
Chapter IX OF OFFENCES RELATING TO ELECTIONS
Statutory text
Whoever commits the offence of bribery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both: Provided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine only. Explanation.—“Treating” means that form of bribery where the gratification consists in food, drink, entertainment, or provision.
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