BNS Section 174

BNS Section 174: Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A

Procedural Classification Summary

Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election (formerly 171F 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 extending up to 1 year, or a fine, or both.

Official Legal Provision / Summary

No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.