Section 174: Penalty for corrupt practice — Elections Act, 2017

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174. Penalty for corrupt practice.—Any person guilty of the offence of corrupt practice shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine which may extend to one hundred thousand rupees or with both.

Effective date: 2017-10-02

Related sections

Section 173: Making or publishing a false statement or declaration Section 175: Illegal practice Section 172: Tampering with papers Section 176: Disorderly conduct near polling station Section 171: Capturing a polling station or polling booth Section 177: Canvassing in or near the polling station

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