SECTION 171F IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election
Last Updated: 01 Jun, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Description of IPC Section 171F
According to section 171F of Indian penal code, Whoever commits the offence of undue influence or personation at an election shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year or with fine, or with both.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Undue influence at an election | 1 Year or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Personation at an election | 1 Year or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Undue influence at an election
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Offence : Personation at an election
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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What offence is defined under IPC 171F?
IPC 171F Offence: Undue influence at an election.
What is the punishment for IPC 171F Case?
The punishment for IPC 171F is 1 Year or Fine or Both.
Is IPC 171F cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 171F is a Non-Cognizable.
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Is IPC 171F bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 171F is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 171F be tried?
IPC 171F is tried in the court of Magistrate First Class.