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Section 175 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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.
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- Section 343: Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security
- Section 295: Sale, etc., of Obscene objects to child
- Section 118: Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt by dangerous weapons or means
- Section 265: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for
- Section 24: Offence requiring a particular intent or knowledge committed by one who is intoxicated
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