Section 173 BNS | BNS 173
Whoever commits the offence of bribery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both: Provided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine only.
Explanation.—“Treating” means that form of bribery where the gratification consists in food, drink, entertainment, or provision.
READ OTHER SECTIONS OF CHAPTER IX — OF OFFENCES RELATING TO ELECTIONS
| Section No. | Section Title |
|---|---|
| 169 | Candidate, electoral right defined. |
| 170 | Bribery. |
| 171 | Undue influence at elections. |
| 172 | Personation at elections. |
| 173 | Punishment for bribery. |
| 174 | Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election. |
| 175 | False statement in connection with an election. |
| 176 | Illegal payments in connection with an election. |
| 177 | Failure to keep election accounts. |
FAQs of BNS Section 173
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173 BNS punishment and fine
Punishment and fine under Section 173 of the BNS: Imprisonment for 1 year or fine, or both, or if treating only, fine only.
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173 BNS cognizable or not
The offence under Section 173 of the BNS is non-cognizable.
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173 BNS bailable or not
The offence under Section 173 of the BNS is bailable.
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173 BNS trial court
Offence specified in Section 173 of the BNS is triable by the Magistrate of the first class.
Important Points
- Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.
- Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.
- Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
- Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
- In the above FAQ, “trial court” means the court that has jurisdiction to try the offence.
- In the above FAQ, the expression “Magistrate of the first class” and “Any Magistrate” does not include Executive Magistrates.
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Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs