Section 239 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, (BSA), 2023
It appears that Section 239 does not exist within the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), which comprises only Sections 1–170 (en.wikipedia.org).
You may be referring to:
Section 239 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 — dealing with “Intentional omission to give information of offence by a person bound to inform,” which prescribes up to six months’ imprisonment and/or a fine up to ₹5,000 (vidhijudicial.com).
Section 239 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which pertains to the power of a court to alter or add charges before pronouncing judgment, similar to CrPC Section 239 (prashantkanha.com).
🔍 Clarification Summary
Instrument
Section 239 Exists?
Content
Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA)
❌ No
BSA contains Sections 1–170 only (en.wikipedia.org, drishtijudiciary.com)
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
✅ Yes
Imposes penalty for failing to report a known offence
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS)
✅ Yes
Allows courts to alter or add charge before judgment
✅ Next Steps
If you meant BSA, there is no Section 239 in it.
If you're after the failure-to-inform offence, refer to BNS Section 239.
If it's about the court’s power to vary charges, look at BNSS Section 239.
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