174. 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 fine, or with both.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 174: Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election
Chapter IX — Of Offences Relating to Elections
Source: official text of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Ministry of Home Affairs).