IPC 171G→BNS 175

IPC 171G to BNS 175: False statement in connection with an election

Section 171G IPC (1860) replaced by Section 175 BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 171G →View BNS Section 175 →

IPC 171G to BNS 175 at a Glance

Section 171G IPC (False statement in connection with an election) is now Section 175 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is bailable and non-cognizable. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From IPC 171G to BNS 175?

Section 171G IPC is now Section 175 BNS, with the same title, the same words and the same punishment.

IPC 171G vs BNS 175: Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section171G175
OffenceFalse statement in connection with an electionSame
PunishmentNone. Section 171G IPC provides no imprisonment.None. Section 175 BNS provides no imprisonment.
FineFine. The section fixes no amount.Same
BailBailableSame
CognizanceNon-CognizableSame
CompoundableNon-CompoundableSame
Triable ByMagistrate of the first classSame

IPC 171G and BNS 175: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 171G, IPC 1860

171G. False statement in connection with an election.—Whoever 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.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 175, BNS 2023

Whoever 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.

Ingredients: IPC 171G vs BNS 175

Under IPC 171G
  1. The accused made or published a statement purporting to be a statement of fact
  2. The statement is false
  3. The accused either knows or believes it to be false or does not believe it to be true
  4. The statement is in relation to the personal character or conduct of a candidate
  5. The accused made or published it with intent to affect the result of an election
Under BNS 175
  1. A statement of fact about the personal character or conduct of a candidate that is false
  2. Knowledge or belief that it is false, or disbelief that it is true
  3. Intent to affect the result of an election

What IPC 171G to BNS 175 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 171G IPC (now Section 175 BNS): the offence and the punishment are unchanged, so the charge for an act done after the BNS came into force cites Section 175 BNS and is framed exactly as before.

FAQs: IPC 171G to BNS 175

What changed when Section 171G IPC became Section 175 BNS?▼

Only the number. Section 175 BNS repeats the title and the words of Section 171G IPC, and the punishment is the same.

Where does Section 171G IPC sit in the BNS?▼

In Section 175 BNS, in Chapter IX, Of Offences Relating to Elections.

Does Section 171G IPC or Section 175 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 171G IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 171G IPC. Section 175 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·