What is the punishment for Dhara 171F?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 171F is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to One Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 171F bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 171F of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 171F a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Non-cognizable.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 171F cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 171F are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 171F 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).

IPC Section 171F In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election.—

Section

171F

Punishment

Imprisonment up to One Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

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.