| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Indian Penal Code | 1860 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 45 | 06.10.1860 | 9A |
| Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
| Of Offence Relating To Elections | - | Parliament of India |
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.]
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1. Section 171F ins. by Act 39 of 1920, sec. 2.
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
|
Undue influence at an election Personation at an election |
Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both Ditto |
Non-cognisable Cognisable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
|
Bailable Ditto |
Magistrate of the first class. Ditto |
Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |