Of Offences Relating To Elections MCQ Quiz - Objective Question with Answer for Of Offences Relating To Elections - Download Free PDF

The correct answer is Option 3

Key Points Section 174 – Punishment for Undue Influence or Personation at an Election

Whoever commits the offence of undue influence or personation at an election shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year or with a fine, or with both. 

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key PointsBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - Section 173: 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. 
• If an individual offers a bribe in the form of a lavish dinner to influence someone's decision, it is considered treating. The punishment for such bribery would be a fine only, as per the provision in BNS Section 173.

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key PointsBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - Section 173: 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.
• If an individual offers a bribe in the form of a lavish dinner to influence someone's decision, it is considered treating. The punishment for such bribery would be a fine only, as per the provision in BNS Section 173.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key PointsBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - Section 176: Illegal Payments in Connection with an Election

• Whoever, without the general or special authority in writing of a candidate, incurs or authorizes expenses on account of holding any public meeting, or upon any advertisement, circular, or publication, or in any other way for promoting or procuring the election of such candidate, shall be punished with a fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees: .

Provided that if any person having incurred any such expenses not exceeding the amount of ten rupees without authority obtains within ten days from the date on which such expenses were incurred the approval in writing of the candidate, he shall be deemed to have incurred such expenses with the authority of the candidate.

• If an individual organizes a public meeting for a candidate without prior written authorization, they may be fined. However, if the cost is less than ten rupees and they obtain approval within ten days, they are exempt from the fine.

The correct answer is Option 4 

Key Points Section 169: Definition of Candidate and Electoral Right

: (a) A "candidate" refers to any individual who has been officially nominated to stand in an election. (b) "Electoral right" refers to a person's right to either stand for election, withdraw their candidacy, vote, or choose not to vote in an election.

The correct answer is Option 2.

Key PointsBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - Section 173: 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. 
• If an individual offers a bribe in the form of a lavish dinner to influence someone's decision, it is considered treating. The punishment for such bribery would be a fine only, as per the provision in BNS Section 173.

The correct answer is Option 3

Key Points Section 174 – Punishment for Undue Influence or Personation at an Election

Whoever commits the offence of undue influence or personation at an election shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year or with a fine, or with both. 

The correct answer is Option 3.

Key PointsBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - Section 173: 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.
• If an individual offers a bribe in the form of a lavish dinner to influence someone's decision, it is considered treating. The punishment for such bribery would be a fine only, as per the provision in BNS Section 173.

The correct answer is Option 1.

Key PointsBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 - Section 176: Illegal Payments in Connection with an Election

• Whoever, without the general or special authority in writing of a candidate, incurs or authorizes expenses on account of holding any public meeting, or upon any advertisement, circular, or publication, or in any other way for promoting or procuring the election of such candidate, shall be punished with a fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees: .

Provided that if any person having incurred any such expenses not exceeding the amount of ten rupees without authority obtains within ten days from the date on which such expenses were incurred the approval in writing of the candidate, he shall be deemed to have incurred such expenses with the authority of the candidate.

• If an individual organizes a public meeting for a candidate without prior written authorization, they may be fined. However, if the cost is less than ten rupees and they obtain approval within ten days, they are exempt from the fine.

The correct answer is Option 4 

Key Points Section 169: Definition of Candidate and Electoral Right

: (a) A "candidate" refers to any individual who has been officially nominated to stand in an election. (b) "Electoral right" refers to a person's right to either stand for election, withdraw their candidacy, vote, or choose not to vote in an election.

The correct answer is Option 4

Key Points

• Section 170: Bribery (Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita)
• Offense of Bribery: (i) Whoever gives gratification to any person with the intent of inducing them or any other person to exercise an electoral right, or as a reward for having exercised such right, commits bribery. (ii) Whoever accepts gratification, either for themselves or for others, as a reward for exercising an electoral right or for inducing or attempting to induce another person to exercise such right, also commits bribery.
• Exception: A declaration of public policy or a promise of public action does not constitute an offense under this section.
• Deemed Giving of Gratification: Any person who offers, agrees to give, or attempts to procure gratification is considered to have given gratification.
• Deemed Acceptance of Gratification: Any person who obtains, agrees to accept, or attempts to obtain gratification is considered to have accepted gratification. Additionally, a person who accepts gratification as a motive for actions they do not intend to perform or as a reward for actions they have not done is also deemed to have accepted it as a reward.