Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Section 171F. Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election
1[171F. Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election.— 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.]
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE
Para I
Punishment—Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both or if treating only, fine only—Non-cognizable—Bailable—Triable by Magistrate of the first class—Non-compoundable.
Para II
Punishment—Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both—Cognizable—Bailable—Triable by Magistrate of the first class—Non-compoundable.
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1. Section 171F ins. by Act 39 of 1920, sec. 2.
