Section 216 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, (BSA), 2023
There is no Section 216 in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — that Act contains only 170 sections (up to Section 170) (en.wikipedia.org).
However, both the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (the IPC replacement) and the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (CrPC replacement) do contain a Section 216:
⚖️ Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Section 216
“False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation.”
This offense penalizes anyone who, while under oath or affirmation before a public servant (or authorised person), makes a statement they know—or believe—to be false or do not believe to be true.
The punishment is imprisonment for up to three years, and the offense is bailable, non-cognizable, and triable by a First-Class Magistrate (devgan.in).
🛡️ Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 – Section 216
While my sources don’t provide the full text, this section generally deals with procedures related to witness protection, such as handling threats or intimidation of witnesses. It empowers witnesses to lodge complaints and sets out procedural safeguards .
✅ Summary Table
Act
Section 216 Subject
Key Point
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam
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No Section 216. The Act only covers up to Section 170.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
False statement under oath
Punishable by up to 3 years’ jail + fine; non‑cognizable & bailable.
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Procedure for witness protection
Empowers witnesses to file complaints and outlines related procedures.
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