Chapter IX — OF OFFENCES BY OR RELATING TO PUBLIC SERVANTS

Section 171EPunishment for bribery

Section 171E: Punishment for bribery

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.

“Treating” means that form of bribery where the gratification consists in food, drink, entertainment, or provision.