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IPC Section 171E - Punishment for bribery
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IPC Section 171E deals with punishment for bribery.
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171E. 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, drin k,
entertainment, or provision.
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