Quick Navigation
Section 173 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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.
Related Sections
- Section 39: When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
- Section 111: Organised crime
- Section 346: Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury
- Section 14: Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law
- Section 325: Mischief by killing or maiming animal
Related Acts
* Only for reference.