Section

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.

BNSS Classification

  • Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
  • Non-cognizable
  • Bailable
  • Triable by Magistrate of the first class.
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