BNS 175 — False statement in connection with an election.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

175. Whoever with intent to affect the result of an election makes or
publishes any statement purporting to be a statement of fact which is false
and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be
true, in relation to the personal character or conduct of any candidate shall
be punished with fine.
Illegal payments in connection with an election.

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