BNS Section 176: Illegal payment in connection with an election
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A
Procedural Classification Summary
Illegal payments in
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Fine of 10,000 rupees.connection with elections.class
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.