§ 173 The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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Section 173. Punishment for bribery

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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

173. Punishment for bribery.

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.