Section 297 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, (BSA), 2023

Absolutely! Let me clarify the situation about Section 297 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 in detail:

1. Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 — Context

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 is the updated and reformed Indian Evidence Act, governing the law of evidence in India.

It is part of a set of new laws enacted to modernize India's legal framework.

This Act provides comprehensive rules about admissibility of evidence, types of evidence, presumptions, proof standards, etc.

2. Numbering of Sections in the BSA, 2023

The Act is structured into 170 sections as per the official document and gazette notifications.

This means the Act does not have sections numbered beyond 170.

Therefore, Section 297 does not exist in this Act.

3. Possible Reasons for Referring to Section 297

It’s possible there might be confusion with other legislations, for example:

The Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 contains a Section 297 relating to specific procedural powers.

The Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860 also has sections numbered beyond 297.

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (new Criminal Code) may have different section numbers.

Sometimes, older references, drafts, or commentary could cite sections that do not exist in the final text.

4. How to Proceed

If you have a text or a reference that cites Section 297 of the BSA, 2023, double-check the source to ensure it is referring to the right Act.

If you want, I can help explain any valid section within the range of 1 to 170.

Or, if you meant a section from another Act, please specify which law it is, and I will provide detailed information on that.

5. Summary Table

AspectDetail
ActBharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Total Sections170
Section 297Does not exist in this Act
Possible ConfusionOther Acts like CrPC or IPC
RecommendationVerify Act and section number

 

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