Section 37(1)(c) in Karnataka Municipalities Act, 1964
(c)fraudulently defaces or fraudulently destroys any ballot paper [or voting machine] [Deemed to have been inserted by Act 17 of 2009 w.e.f.28.05.2009.] or the official mark on any ballot paper [or voting machine] [Deemed to have been inserted by Act 17 of 2009 w.e.f.28.05.2009.]; or