IPC § 171E · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 171E IPC — Punishment for bribery
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 173 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 173 in full