Section 171G: False statement in connection with an election
The Pakistan Penal Code · Pakistan Penal Code · Chapter IX · in_force
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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.
Effective date: 1862-01-01
Related sections
Section 171F: Punishment for undue influence or personation at an electionSection 171H: Illegal payments in connection with an electionSection 171E: Punishment for briberySection 171I: Failure to keep election accountsSection 171D: Personation at electionsSection 171J: Inducing any person not to participate in any election or referendum, etc
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