Punishment for bribery: offence attracts imprisonment or fine, while treating is punishable by fine only. Section 173 prescribes that whoever commits the offence of bribery is punishable with imprisonment, or with fine, or with both, while bribery by treating is punishable with fine only; 'treating' means gratification consisting in food, drink, entertainment, or provision.
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Punishment for bribery: offence attracts imprisonment or fine, while treating is punishable by fine only.
Section 173 prescribes that whoever commits the offence of bribery is punishable with imprisonment, or with fine, or with both, while bribery by treating is punishable with fine only; "treating" means gratification consisting in food, drink, entertainment, or provision.
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