Section216
Procedure for witnesses in case of threatening, etc
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Summary
A witness or any other person can file a complaint about the offence of threatening or related conduct. Anyone who saw or knows about the incident may approach the police or a magistrate to report it. Filing this complaint lets authorities begin an investigation and may lead to prosecution.
Example
Priya saw her neighbour threaten Meera during an argument. As a witness Priya can file a complaint at the local police station reporting the threat. The police can then investigate, may register an FIR, and the matter can proceed to prosecution.
Bare Act
Enacted textA witness or any other person may file a complaint in relation to an offence under section 232 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
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