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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

The Indian Penal Code 1860 Section 171E

PUNISHMENT OF BRIBERY Whoever commits the offence of bribery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description

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The Indian Penal Code 1860 Section 171E is part of The Indian Penal Code 1860 - PUNISHMENT OF BRIBERY Whoever commits the offence of bribery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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SECTION 171E: PUNISHMENT OF BRIBERY 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.

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