Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 171EBNS 173
Punishment for bribery
BNS 173 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 171E is BNS 173
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 171E of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 171E bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 173 it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 171E under BNS?
BNS 173: imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 171E equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 171E (Punishment for bribery) corresponds to Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 171E and BNS 173?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 173 in a pleading?
Under Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 171E of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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