The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 171G — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever with intent to affect the result of an election makes or publishes any statement purporting to be a statement of fact which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or conduct of any candidate shall be punished with fine. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Fine--Non-cognizable--Bailable--Triable by Magistrate of the first class--Non-compoundable.