Under section 171 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which act amounts to undue influence at an…
Section 171 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers voluntary interference or attempted interference with the free exercise of an electoral right. Subsection (3)…
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Under section 171 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which act amounts to undue influence at an election?
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Correct answer D
Section 171 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 covers voluntary interference or attempted interference with the free exercise of an electoral right. Subsection (3) excludes public policy declarations, promises of public action and mere exercise of a legal right without intent to interfere with an electoral right.
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Option A
A declaration of public policy is excepted by section 171(3).
Option B
A promise of public action is excepted by section 171(3).
Option C
Section 171(3) excludes the mere exercise of a legal right without intent to interfere with an electoral right.
Option D
Section 171(1) covers voluntary interference with the free exercise of an electoral right. It also covers attempts.
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