Of Offences Relating To Elections
BNS Section 175 - False statement in connection with an election
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175. 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.