Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Chapter 9
Offences relating to Elections
Chapter 9 Overview
This chapter of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita focuses on Offences relating to Elections. It contains 9 sections that provide detailed legal provisions, definitions, procedures, and regulations related to this specific area of law.
Each section within this chapter addresses specific aspects of Offences relating to Elections, providing clarity on legal requirements, obligations, rights, and procedures. These provisions are designed to ensure proper implementation and understanding of the law in this domain.
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Section 169
Candidate, electoral right defined
Section 170
Bribery
Section 171
Undue influence at elections
Section 172
Personation at elections
Section 173
Punishment for bribery
Section 174
Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election
Section 175
False statement in connection with an election
Section 176
Illegal payments in connection with an election
Section 177
Failure to keep election accounts
