IPC 171E - Bribery
Description of IPC 171E
Description of IPC Section 171E
According to section 171E of Indian penal code, 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.
IPC 171E
| Offence | Bribery |
| Punishment | 1 Year or Fine or Both, or if treating only, fine only |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable | Magistrate Court |
Up to 1 Year Imprisonment: Or a fine, or both. If Bribery by Treating: Only a fine.
IPC 171E in Simple Words
If someone commits bribery, they can be punished with up to one year of imprisonment, a fine, or both, except for bribery by treating, which is punishable by a fine only.
Importance and Practical application
IPC Section 171E is significant for upholding the integrity of the electoral process by punishing individuals who engage in bribery.
Practical application:
Examples: Offering or accepting bribes to influence election results. Legal Consequences: Addresses the issue of bribery in elections.Conclusion
This section serves to deter bribery in elections, ensuring that electoral outcomes are based on free and fair voting without the influence of unlawful inducements.