BNS Section 175 – Illegal payments in connection with an election
Chapter 9: Offences Relating to Elections ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 175
IPC S.171H
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever without the general or special authority in writing of a candidate incurs or authorises expenditure on account of the holding of any public meeting or upon any advertisement placard circular or publication in relation to an election shall be punished with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Fine up to Rs 500. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
