Section 248 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, (BSA), 2023
It seems there’s a confusion: the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) contains only 170 sections in total (en.wikipedia.org). Therefore, Section 248 does not exist under this Act.
You might be referring to Section 248 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (the new criminal code, equivalent to the IPC), which does exist and is titled:
⚖️ Section 248 – False charge of offence made with intent to injure
Offence:
Anyone who, with intent to cause injury to any person, institutes or causes to be instituted any legal proceeding against that person knowing that there is no just or lawful ground for such proceeding—is guilty of an offence. (bharatiyanyayasanhita.online, en.wikipedia.org)
Punishment:
Typically, this section penalizes wrongful initiation of proceedings to harm someone, although the exact penalty (e.g., imprisonment or fine) would be specified in the Nyaya Sanhita itself.
✅ Summary:
BSA (Evidence Act) – contains only 170 sections; Section 248 is not part of it.
Nyaya Sanhita (Criminal Code) – includes Section 248, dealing with false charges filed with malicious intent.
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