Indian Penal Code, 1860
“Candidate”, “Electoral right” defined.—
Section
171A
Punishment
Definition / General Principle / Repealed
Cognizable
N/A
Bailable
N/A
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
N/A
Bare Act Text
171A. “Candidate”, “Electoral right” defined.—
For the purposes of this Chapter—(a)“candidate” means a person who has been nominated as a candidate at an election;(b)“electoral right” means the right of a person to stand, or not to stand as, or to withdraw from being, a candidate or to vote or refrain from voting at any election.
What is IPC Section 171A ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 171A. “Candidate”, “Electoral right” defined.—
For the purposes of this Chapter—(a)“candidate” means a person who has been nominated as a candidate at an election;(b)“electoral right” means the right of a person to stand, or not to stand as, or to withdraw from being, a candidate or to vote or refrain from voting at any election.
What is the punishment for Dhara 171A ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed
Is IPC 171A bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a N/A offense.
Is Dhara 171A a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isN/A.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 171A cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the N/A.
Can IPC Section 171A be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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