Section 173 Earlier IPC 171E
Punishment for bribery
Chapter 9: Offences relating to elections
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.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.