Section 208 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, (BSA), 2023
Section 208 does not exist in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, as this Act concludes at Section 170 (Re‑peal & Savings) .
👉 Why Section 208 isn’t in BSA
The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (Evidence Act) only has Sections 1–170, covering topics like relevancy of facts, admissibility, witnesses, etc. No Sections beyond 170 are present
Any reference to Section 208 likely arises from confusion with one of the other reformed criminal laws—the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) or Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)—which use numbering extending well beyond 170.
⚖️ The Actual “Section 208” (in BNSS)
In the context of BNSS (updated criminal procedure), Section 208 deals with offences committed outside India, granting Indian courts jurisdiction under either of two circumstances:
When the accused is an Indian citizen, whether the offence happened on the high seas or abroad.
Or if the offence was committed by a person, regardless of nationality, on an Indian-registered ship or aircraft outside India (indiankanoon.org, thebharatiyanyayasanhita.in).
🧭 Summary Table
| Requester’s Citation | Act & Section | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Section 208 – BSA, 2023 | Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 | ❌ Does not exist (BSA ends at Section 170) |
| Section 208 – BNSS, 2023 | Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 | ✅ Exists – covers offences outside India |
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