BNS Section 173: Punishment for bribery
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A
Procedural Classification Summary
Bribery at elections (formerly 171E IPC)
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine, or both (fine only for treating)
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.