IPC → BNS
IPC 171G in BNS: Section 175
False statement in connection with an election
IPC
171G
BNS
175
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 171G dealt with “False statement in connection with an election”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 175 of the BNS. The Sanhita renumbered the whole code, so the old IPC number does not carry over — this is the official mapping.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence. Bailable / cognizable status, the exact punishment and the trying court for this section are not yet in our hand-verified guide set — check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on them.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official IPC/BNS Section Table. Compiled 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 171G?
- IPC Section 171G (False statement in connection with an election) corresponds to Section 175 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, per the official NCRB comparative table.
- When did the BNS replace the IPC?
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 with effect from 1 July 2024. Cases registered before that date continue to be tried under the IPC.
Nearby sections
- IPC 171C → BNS 171 · Undue influence at elections
- IPC 171D → BNS 172 · Personation at elections
- IPC 171E → BNS 173 · Punishment for bribery
- IPC 171F → BNS 174 · Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election
- IPC 171H → BNS 176 · Illegal payments in connection with an election
- IPC 172 → BNS 206 · Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding
- IPC 173 → BNS 207 · Preventing service of summons or other proceeding or preventing publication thereof
- IPC 174 → BNS 208 · Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant