Section 216 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
Section 216 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
216. Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc.
A witness or any other person may file a complaint in relation to an offence under section 232 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
🔍 Explanation
Section 216 of the BNSS, 2023, provides a mechanism for witnesses or any other individuals to file a complaint concerning an offence specified under Section 232 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. This provision is particularly relevant in situations where a witness or any person has been threatened, intimidated, or coerced in relation to their testimony or potential testimony in a legal proceeding
⚖️ Corresponding Provision in the Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Section 216 of the BNSS, 2023, corresponds to Section 195A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which addresses the offence of threatening a person to induce them to give false evidence or not to give evidence. Both provisions aim to protect the integrity of the judicial process by safeguarding witnesses from threats or coercion.
🧭 Purpose and Significance
Protection of Witnesses: Ensures that individuals who come forward to testify in legal proceedings are protected from threats or intimidation.
Upholding Judicial Integrity: Safeguards the credibility and reliability of the judicial process by preventing interference with witness testimony.
Encouraging Reporting: Provides a clear legal avenue for witnesses or any person to report offences related to threats or coercion, thereby promoting transparency and accountability.
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