| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 173 Bribery. | Imprisonment for 1 year or fine, or both, or if treating only, fine only | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 173 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Punishment for bribery.
Punishment for bribery.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.