IPC § 171G · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 171G IPC — False statement in connection with an election
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 175 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 175 in full