SECTION 171E IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for bribery
Last Updated: 01 Jun, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Description of IPC Section 171E
According to section 171E of Indian penal code, 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.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bribery | 1 Year or Fine or Both, or if treating only, fine only | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Bribery
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both, or if treating only, fine only
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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What offence is defined under IPC 171E?
IPC 171E Offence: Bribery.
What is the punishment for IPC 171E Case?
The punishment for IPC 171E is 1 Year or Fine or Both, or if treating only, fine only.
Is IPC 171E cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 171E is a Non-Cognizable.
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Is IPC 171E bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 171E is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 171E be tried?
IPC 171E is tried in the court of Magistrate First Class.