Section 243 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, (BSA), 2023
It seems you’re asking about Section 243 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA). However, that Act—the new Indian Evidence Act—contains only 170 sections and does not include a Section 243
📚 What does Section 243 actually belong to?
Section 243 of the BSA does not exist, as the Evidence Act only goes up to Section 170 .
What does exist is Section 243 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, which governs criminal procedure
There is also Section 243 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which deals with fraudulent transfer of property to avoid seizure
✅ Clarification
BSA = Evidence Act (2023) – ends at Section 170.
BNSS = Code of Criminal Procedure (2023) – includes Section 243.
BNS = Indian Penal Code (2023) – includes Section 243 (specific crime provision).
If you meant BNSS – Section 243 (Procedure Act) covers:
Typically, Section 243 in BNSS allows grouping of connected offences for trial—enabling the trial of multiple offences in a single proceeding.
If you meant BNS – Section 243 (Penal Code) pertains to:
Fraudulently removing, concealing, or transferring property to prevent its seizure in execution or forfeiture, punishable by up to three years’ jail, or a fine of up to ₹5,000, or both (
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