Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 171E :
Punishment for bribery:
(See section 173 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Bribery.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both, or if treating only, fine only.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Non-cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Magistrate of the First class
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Whoever commits the offence of bribery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both :
Provided that bribery by treating shall be punished with fine only.
Explanation :
Treating means that form of bribery where the gratification consists in food, drink, entertainment, or provision.
