| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 174 Undue influence or personation at an election. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 174 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election.
Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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
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