| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 175 False statement in connection with an election. | Fine | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 175 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:False statement in connection with an election.
False statement in connection with an election.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.