What is IPC Section 171G in BNS?

IPC Section 171G (171G. False statement in connection with an election.) now corresponds to BNS Section 175 — 175. False statement in connection with an election.. The text is substantially unchanged.

The text is substantially unchanged

IPC Section 171G is now BNS Section 175

171G. False statement in connection with an election.

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Old law

IPC §171G

171G. False statement in connection with an election.

171G. Whoever with intent to affect the result of an election makes or publishes any statement purporting to be a statement of fact which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or conduct of any candidate shall be punished with fine.

175. False statement in connection with an election.

175. Whoever with intent to affect the result of an election makes or publishes any statement purporting to be a statement of fact which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or conduct of any candidate shall be punished with fine.