Section 211 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, (BSA), 2023
It appears there’s a mix-up—Section 211 does not exist in the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA), as the BSA comprises only Sections 1–170. The reference to Section 211 actually belongs to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS), not the Evidence Act. (en.wikipedia.org)
✅ Section 211 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Title: Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it
A person who is legally required to provide notice or information to a public servant, but intentionally fails to do so in the prescribed manner or time, is punishable as follows: (apnilaw.com)
Scenario
Punishment
General omission
Simple imprisonment ≤ 1 month, or fine ≤ ₹5,000, or both
If related to an offence (e.g., notice could aid in preventing or apprehending crime)
Simple imprisonment ≤ 6 months, or fine ≤ ₹10,000, or both
If required under Section 394 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Imprisonment (either description) ≤ 6 months, or fine ≤ ₹1,000, or both
🔍 Quick Summary
You cannot find Section 211 in the BSA—it doesn’t go beyond 170.
Section 211 is correctly part of the BNS, addressing failure to report or notify public servants when legally obliged.
The severity increases if the omission involves criminal activity or official orders under Section 394 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
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