Section 171 E

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.

Basic Explanation

Anyone who commits bribery can be punished with up to one year in jail, a fine, or both. If the bribery involves giving gifts or treating someone, the punishment will only be a fine.

  • Offence - Bribery 
  • Punishment - 1 Year or Fine or Both, or if treating only, fine only.
  • Bailable