BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 169 BNS

Candidate, electoral right defined

Offence

For the purposes of this Chapter—

(a) “candidate” means a person who has been nominated as a candidate at any election;

(b) “electoral right” means the right of a person to stand, or not to stand as, or to withdraw from being, a candidate or to vote or refrain from voting at an election.

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FAQ — Section 169 BNS

Section 169 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Candidate, electoral right defined”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

For the purposes of this Chapter— (a) “candidate” means a person who has been nominated as a candidate at any election; (b) “electoral right” means the right of a person to stand, or not to stand as, or to withdraw from being, a candidate or to vote or refrain from voting at an election.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.