BNS 173 — Punishment for bribery.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

173. 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.
Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election.

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