Section 175: Whoever with intent to affect the result of an election makes or publishes any False
statement purporting to be a statement of fact which is false and which he either knows or statement in
connection
believes to be false or does not believe to be true, in relation to the personal character or with an
conduct of any candidate shall be punished with fine. election.
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