Section 242 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 242 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 deals with:
"Personation of an assessor"
Here is the official provision:
Section 242 – Personation of an assessor
Whoever, by personation or otherwise, shall intentionally cause, or knowingly suffer himself to be returned, empanelled or sworn as an assessor in any case in which he knows that he is not entitled by law to be so returned, empanelled or sworn, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
🔍 Key Elements of Section 242:
Offence: Pretending or allowing oneself to be chosen or sworn in as an assessor illegally.
Means: By personation or knowingly without legal entitlement.
Mental Element: Knowledge that one is not entitled by law.
Punishment:
Imprisonment (simple or rigorous) up to 2 years, or
Fine, or
Both.
⚖️ Nature of the Offence:
Cognizable: No
Bailable: Yes
Triable by: Magistrate of the First Class
📌 Who is an assessor?
An assessor is a person who assists the court in understanding technical matters (like in maritime, commercial, or engineering cases), usually chosen for their expertise, though not part of the judiciary.
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