171F. Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election.
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.
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE
Para I: Punishment—Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both or if treating only, fine only—Non-cognizable—Bailable—Triable by Magistrate of the first class— Non-compoundable.
Para II: Punishment—Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both—Cognizable— Bailable—Triable by Magistrate of the first class—Non-compoundable.
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