Section 241 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, (BSA), 2023
It appears there's a mix-up: the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) covers Sections 1 to 170. There is no Section 241 in the BSA.
However, Section 241 exists in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)—India's new criminal code. Here’s the correct provision:
🚨 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 – Section 241
“Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence.”
Under this section:
If someone destroys, hides, alters or renders unreadable any document or electronic record which they’re legally required to produce in court (or before a public servant), with the intent to prevent its use as evidence, they’re committing an offense.
This applies whether it’s destroyed before or after they’ve been summoned to produce it.
Penalty: Up to 3 years imprisonment, fine up to ₹5,000, or both (cdtihyd.gov.in, vidhijudicial.com).
🧭 Summary
| Act | Section Range | Content |
|---|---|---|
| BSA, 2023 | 1–170 | Rules of evidence |
| BNS, 2023 | Includes §241 | Mixed offences under new criminal laws |
So if you're looking into Section 241, you're referring to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, not the BSA.
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