BNS Section 173 – Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election
Chapter 9: Offences Relating to Elections ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 173
IPC S.171F
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever commits the offence of undue influence or personation at an election shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year or with fine or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 1 year or fine or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Magistrate of first class.
