False statement in connection with an election
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Summary
Making or publishing a false statement of fact about a candidate's personal character or conduct with the intent to affect an election result is an offence. It covers statements the speaker knows are false, believes to be false, or does not believe to be true. Punishment is a fine; the offence is non-cognizable, bailable, and triable by a Magistrate of the first class.
Example
Rohan distributes flyers claiming Priya embezzled funds at her previous job, knowing the claim is false, to reduce her votes. He can be fined under this rule; the offence is non-cognizable, bail is available, and the case will be tried by a Magistrate of the first class.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever with intent to affect the result of an election makes or publishes any statement purporting to be a statement of fact which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or conduct of any candidate shall be punished with fine.
BNSS Classification
- Fine.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Magistrate of the first class.
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