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IPC Section 171G - False statement in connection with an election
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 171G deals with false statement in connection with an election.
Full official legal text
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.
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