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Section 175 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
175. False statement in connection with an election.
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.
Related Sections
- Section 144: Exploitation of a trafficked person
- Section 235: Using as true a Certificate known to be false
- Section 34: Things done in private defence
- Section 79: Word, gesture or act intended to insult modesty of a woman
- Section 259: Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend
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