IPC

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 242,252,253,259,489C Possession of Forged or Counterfeit Coin, Government Stamp, Currency-Notes, or Bank-Notes Legal Provision: Under the law, anyone who possesses forged or counterfeit coins, government stamps, currency-notes, or bank-notes—while knowing or having reason to believe they are counterfeit—and intends to use them as genuine, or allow them to…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 250, 251,258, 260,489B Using as Genuine, Forged or Counterfeit Coin, Government Stamp, Currency-Notes, or Bank-Notes Legal Provision: Under the applicable laws, anyone who knowingly sells, delivers, buys, receives, traffics in, or uses any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp issued by the Government, currency-note, or bank-note as if it…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – S.230, 232, 246, 249,255, 489 A Counterfeiting Coin, Government Stamps, Currency-Notes, or Bank-Notes Legal Provision: Under the relevant laws, anyone who counterfeits or knowingly participates in the process of counterfeiting coins, government-issued stamps, currency-notes, or bank-notes shall face severe punishment. The offence may lead to imprisonment for life…

Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 171I Failure to Keep Election AccountsLegal Provision: Under the relevant laws governing elections, any individual who is mandated by law, or by any rule possessing the force of law, to maintain records of the expenses incurred during an election and fails to do so shall be subject to a…

Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 171 H Illegal Payments in Connection with an Election 1. What is the Offence? This law penalizes the act of incurring or authorizing expenses for election-related activities without the written authority of a candidate. 2. Key Elements of the Offence 3. Punishment 4. Type of Offence 5. Purpose of the Law Summary of the Offence Offence Punishment Cognizable/Non-cognizable…

IPC Section – 171 G Offence: False statement in connection with an election Legal Classification: In summary, the law criminalizes the act of making false statements about a candidate’s personal character or conduct with the intent to influence election results, punishable by a fine. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable, and triable by a Magistrate of…

IPC Section – 171F Punishment for Undue Influence or Personation at an Election 1. What is the Offence? This law penalizes two specific electoral offences: 2. Key Elements of the Offence 3. Punishment 4. Type of Offence 5. Purpose of the Law Summary of the Offence Offence Punishment Cognizable/Non-cognizable Bailable/Non-bailable Court Undue influence or personation at an election Up to…

IPC Section – 171 E Punishment for Bribery (BNS-173) 1. What is Bribery? Bribery refers to the act of offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value to influence the actions of an individual, particularly someone in a position of authority. It is an illegal act aimed at gaining undue advantage or favor. 2. Key Elements of Bribery 3. Punishment 4. Purpose of the Law Summary…

IPC Section – 171 D Personation at Elections 1. What is Personation? Personation is a form of electoral fraud where a person: 2. Key Elements of Personation a. Specific Acts Constituting Personation b. Exemption for Proxy Voting 3. Purpose of the Law Summary of Personation Offence Key Points Personation Voting or attempting to vote by pretending to be someone else…

IPC Section – 171 B 1. What is Undue Influence? Undue influence occurs when someone voluntarily interferes or attempts to interfere with the free exercise of electoral rights, such as voting or standing for election. 2. Key Elements of Undue Influence a. Interference with Electoral Rights (Section 171(1)) b. Specific Actions Constituting Undue Influence (Section 171(2)) c. What is NOT Undue Influence…