Section 171 of BNS : Section 171: Undue influence at elections.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a candidate in the upcoming municipal elections. During his campaign, he finds out that his opponent, Suresh, has been threatening voters in the community. Suresh tells the voters that if they do not vote for him, he will ensure that their businesses are shut down by using his influence with local authorities. This act of threatening voters with injury to their businesses constitutes undue influence at an election under Section 171 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Example 2:

Priya, a voter, is approached by a religious leader who supports a particular candidate, Anil. The religious leader tells Priya that if she does not vote for Anil, she will face divine displeasure and spiritual ce...

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