Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Section 188

BNSS 188: earlier CrPC 168

Section 188 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 168 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. BNSS 188 deals with report of investigation by subordinate police officer. The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

BNSS 188 was CrPC 168.

Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · CrPC 1973 · Ch. XII
s. 168
Report of investigation by subordinate police officer
When any subordinate police officer has made any investigation under this Chapter, he shall report the result of such investigation to the officer in charge of the police station.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNSS 2023 · Ch. XIII
s. 188
Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.
When any subordinate police officer has made any investigation under this Chapter, he shall report the result of such investigation to the officer in charge of the police station.
Text from India Code
Related sectionsCrPC 168 · Report of investigation by subordina…
BNSS 187 · Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours.BNSS 189 · Release of accused when evidence deficient.

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