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SECTION 171E IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for bribery
Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 173 for updated procedures & punishments.
Provided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine only.
IPC 171E in Simple Words
If someone commits bribery, they can be punished with up to one year of imprisonment, a fine, or both, except for bribery by treating, which is punishable by a 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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