Section 216: Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc.

Q: What does Section 216 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deal with?

Section 216 BNSS pertains to "Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc.". It is part of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 216 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 216 BNSS still in force?

Yes, Section 216 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 216 BNSS?

धारा 216 BNSS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 216 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 216 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 216 BNSS?

Dhara 216 BNSS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 216 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 216 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 216 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 216, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, § 216 (India).

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