Friday, 15, May, 2026
 
 
 
Expand O P Jindal Global University

Category SideBar

Section 171G. False statement in connection with an election


1[171G. 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.]

CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE

Punishment-Fine-Non-cognizable-Bailable-Triable by Magistrate of the first class-Non-compoundable.

------------

1. Section 171G ins. by Act 39 of 1920, sec. 2.

Download the LatestLaws.com Mobile App
 
 
Latestlaws Newsletter
 

Publish Your Article

 

Campus Ambassador

 

Media Partner

 

Campus Buzz

 

LatestLaws Guest Court Correspondent

LatestLaws Guest Court Correspondent Apply Now!
 

LatestLaws.com presents: Lexidem Offline Internship Program, 2026

 

LatestLaws.com presents 'Lexidem Online Internship, 2026', Apply Now!

 
 
 

Related judgement on Section 171G. False statement in connection with an election