Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 175 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 175: False statement in connection with an election (Legacy IPC Section N/A)

Statutory Classification Details

False statement in connection

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
  • Official Punishment: Fine.with an election.class