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Section 123(1)

Section 123(1) क्या है?

Representation of the People Act, 1951 की धारा 123(1) चुनाव में 'रिश्वतखोरी' के अपराध को परिभाषित करती है और उसे रोकती है। सीधे शब्दों में कहें तो, यदि कोई उम्मीदवार या उसका एजेंट किसी व्यक्ति को किसी विशेष उम्मीदवार के पक्ष में वोट देने या न देने के लिए प्रेरित करने हेतु या वोट देने या न देने के लिए पुरस्कृत करने हेतु कोई भी 'ग्रैटीफिकेशन' (पैसा, उपहार, या एहसान) देता है, तो उसे रिश्वतखोरी माना जाता है। यह प्रावधान यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए मौजूद है कि चुनाव स्वतंत्र और निष्पक्ष हों, उम्मीदवारों को मतदाताओं को अनुचित रूप से भौतिक प्रलोभनों से प्रभावित करने से रोका जाए। इसका उद्देश्य इस लोकतांत्रिक सिद्धांत को बनाए रखना है कि वोट योग्यता और पसंद के आधार पर डाले जाने चाहिए, न कि अवैध प्रलोभनों के आधार पर, जिससे चुनावी प्रक्रिया की अखंडता की रक्षा हो सके।

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Election Commission Deploys Drones to Curb Voter Bribery

2 April 2026

तमिलनाडु में ड्रोन निगरानी का प्रस्ताव रखने वाले चुनाव पर्यवेक्षकों के बारे में समाचार सीधे तौर पर Section 123(1) को लागू करने से जुड़ी चुनौतियों और विकसित रणनीतियों को दर्शाता है। यह इस बात पर प्रकाश डालता है कि कैसे 'कठिन-पहुंच वाले इलाके' और घनी आबादी वाले शहरी क्षेत्र 'कैश-फॉर-वोट' प्रथाओं के लिए प्रजनन स्थल बन जाते हैं, जिससे पारंपरिक निगरानी मुश्किल हो जाती है। ड्रोन के प्रस्तावित उपयोग से इन लॉजिस्टिक बाधाओं को दूर करने और वास्तविक समय हवाई कवरेज प्रदान करने के लिए प्रौद्योगिकी पर बढ़ती निर्भरता का संकेत मिलता है, जो एक निवारक के रूप में कार्य करता है और प्रलोभनों का पता लगाने में सहायता करता है। यह विकास आधुनिक प्रचार की वास्तविकताओं और चुनावी कदाचार की बढ़ती परिष्कार के अनुकूल Section 123(1) जैसे कानूनी प्रावधानों को अनुकूलित करने के निरंतर प्रयास को रेखांकित करता है। ECI द्वारा व्यवहार्यता का आकलन नई तकनीकों को अपनाने और चुनावी प्रक्रिया की अखंडता को बनाए रखने में उनकी व्यावहारिक प्रभावशीलता और वैधता सुनिश्चित करने के बीच संतुलन को दर्शाता है।

Feature	Section 123(1) - Bribery	Other Corrupt Practices (Examples)	Consequences
Definition	Giving or promising any gratification to induce a person to vote or refrain from voting, or to reward for voting/refraining.	Appeals to religion, race, caste, community, or language; Promoting enmity between groups; Expenditure beyond limits; Impersonation.	Election can be declared void; Disqualification from contesting elections for a period.
Nature of Offence	Direct inducement for vote (cash, gift, favour).	Influencing voters through various means (emotional, financial, social).	Applies to candidate, agent, or any person with candidate's consent.
Key Element	Gratification (any valuable thing or service) with intent to influence vote.	Intent to influence voters or promote enmity.	Proved by evidence of action and intent.
Example	Distributing cash or liquor to voters on election day.	Candidate asking for votes based on religious identity; Exceeding campaign expenditure limits.	Voiding of election; Disqualification for up to 6 years.
Modern Enforcement	Surveillance (drones, flying squads) to detect cash distribution.	Monitoring of social media, expenditure tracking.	ECI's proactive measures and legal recourse.

Feature	Section 123(1) - Bribery	Other Corrupt Practices (Examples)	Consequences
Definition	Giving or promising any gratification to induce a person to vote or refrain from voting, or to reward for voting/refraining.	Appeals to religion, race, caste, community, or language; Promoting enmity between groups; Expenditure beyond limits; Impersonation.	Election can be declared void; Disqualification from contesting elections for a period.
Nature of Offence	Direct inducement for vote (cash, gift, favour).	Influencing voters through various means (emotional, financial, social).	Applies to candidate, agent, or any person with candidate's consent.
Key Element	Gratification (any valuable thing or service) with intent to influence vote.	Intent to influence voters or promote enmity.	Proved by evidence of action and intent.
Example	Distributing cash or liquor to voters on election day.	Candidate asking for votes based on religious identity; Exceeding campaign expenditure limits.	Voiding of election; Disqualification for up to 6 years.
Modern Enforcement	Surveillance (drones, flying squads) to detect cash distribution.	Monitoring of social media, expenditure tracking.	ECI's proactive measures and legal recourse.

Feature	Section 123(1) - Bribery	Other Corrupt Practices (Examples)	Consequences
Definition	Giving or promising any gratification to induce a person to vote or refrain from voting, or to reward for voting/refraining.	Appeals to religion, race, caste, community, or language; Promoting enmity between groups; Expenditure beyond limits; Impersonation.	Election can be declared void; Disqualification from contesting elections for a period.
Nature of Offence	Direct inducement for vote (cash, gift, favour).	Influencing voters through various means (emotional, financial, social).	Applies to candidate, agent, or any person with candidate's consent.
Key Element	Gratification (any valuable thing or service) with intent to influence vote.	Intent to influence voters or promote enmity.	Proved by evidence of action and intent.
Example	Distributing cash or liquor to voters on election day.	Candidate asking for votes based on religious identity; Exceeding campaign expenditure limits.	Voiding of election; Disqualification for up to 6 years.
Modern Enforcement	Surveillance (drones, flying squads) to detect cash distribution.	Monitoring of social media, expenditure tracking.	ECI's proactive measures and legal recourse.

Feature	Section 123(1) - Bribery	Other Corrupt Practices (Examples)	Consequences
Definition	Giving or promising any gratification to induce a person to vote or refrain from voting, or to reward for voting/refraining.	Appeals to religion, race, caste, community, or language; Promoting enmity between groups; Expenditure beyond limits; Impersonation.	Election can be declared void; Disqualification from contesting elections for a period.
Nature of Offence	Direct inducement for vote (cash, gift, favour).	Influencing voters through various means (emotional, financial, social).	Applies to candidate, agent, or any person with candidate's consent.
Key Element	Gratification (any valuable thing or service) with intent to influence vote.	Intent to influence voters or promote enmity.	Proved by evidence of action and intent.
Example	Distributing cash or liquor to voters on election day.	Candidate asking for votes based on religious identity; Exceeding campaign expenditure limits.	Voiding of election; Disqualification for up to 6 years.
Modern Enforcement	Surveillance (drones, flying squads) to detect cash distribution.	Monitoring of social media, expenditure tracking.	ECI's proactive measures and legal recourse.

Feature	Section 123(1) - Bribery	Other Corrupt Practices (Examples)	Consequences
Definition	Giving or promising any gratification to induce a person to vote or refrain from voting, or to reward for voting/refraining.	Appeals to religion, race, caste, community, or language; Promoting enmity between groups; Expenditure beyond limits; Impersonation.	Election can be declared void; Disqualification from contesting elections for a period.
Nature of Offence	Direct inducement for vote (cash, gift, favour).	Influencing voters through various means (emotional, financial, social).	Applies to candidate, agent, or any person with candidate's consent.
Key Element	Gratification (any valuable thing or service) with intent to influence vote.	Intent to influence voters or promote enmity.	Proved by evidence of action and intent.
Example	Distributing cash or liquor to voters on election day.	Candidate asking for votes based on religious identity; Exceeding campaign expenditure limits.	Voiding of election; Disqualification for up to 6 years.
Modern Enforcement	Surveillance (drones, flying squads) to detect cash distribution.	Monitoring of social media, expenditure tracking.	ECI's proactive measures and legal recourse.

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Section 123(1) of RPA, 1951 vs. Other Corrupt Practices

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Section 123(1) of RPA, 1951 vs. Other Corrupt Practices

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Section 123(1) of RPA, 1951 vs. Other Corrupt Practices

Section 123(1) of RPA, 1951: Bribery in Elections

वास्तविक दुनिया के उदाहरण

Election Commission Deploys Drones to Curb Voter Bribery

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Election Commission Deploys Drones to Curb Voter Bribery

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मुख्य प्रावधान

दृश्य सामग्री

Section 123(1) of RPA, 1951 vs. Other Corrupt Practices

Section 123(1) of RPA, 1951: Bribery in Elections

वास्तविक दुनिया के उदाहरण

Election Commission Deploys Drones to Curb Voter Bribery

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Election Commission Deploys Drones to Curb Voter Bribery

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