Act Number: 45

Act Name: The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Year: 1860

Enactment Date: 1860-10-06

Long Title: It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;

Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs

Department: Department of Internal Security

Section 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, drink, entertainment, or provision.
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