What does Section 171B cover regarding bribery in elections?
Section 171B deals with the offense of bribery in elections. It includes giving a gratification to any person with the object of inducing him or any other person to exercise any electoral right or of rewarding any person for having exercised any such right. Acceptance of gratification for exercising electoral rights or inducing others to do so is also covered. The section provides certain explanations, including that a declaration of public policy or a promise of public action shall not be an offense under this section. [Chapter 9A, Section 171B]