Section 218 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, (BSA), 2023
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (Indian Evidence Act replacement) contains only Sections 1 through 170 (en.wikipedia.org). Therefore, there is no Section 218 in the BSA (Evidence Act).
However, Section 218 does exist in related Acts passed around the same time:
🔹 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)
Section 218 – Resistance to lawful seizure of property:
If a person knowingly resists a public servant who is lawfully taking property (e.g., on court order or for debt recovery), they can be punished with up to 6 months’ imprisonment, or ≤ ₹10,000 fine, or both. It’s a non‑cognizable, bailable offence triable by any magistrate (kanoongpt.in, devgan.in).
🔹 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita & Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
In some Acts, Section 218 deals with prosecution of judges and public servants, often requiring prior government sanction before courts can take cognizance (kanoongpt.in).
✅ TL;DR
Act
Section 218 Exists?
Content
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
❌ No
Not part of Evidence Act (goes only to §170)
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
✅ Yes
Resistance to lawful seizure of property
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita / Suraksha Sanhita
✅ Yes
Prior sanction needed to prosecute judges/public servants
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