BNSS Section 173: Information in cognizable cases

CrPC Section 154 is covered by BNSS Section 173.

1. BNSS 173CrPC: 154Changed

   Information in cognizable cases.

   By adding the words "irrespective of the area where the offence is committed”, the scope is expanded to lodge an FIR. This corresponds to the concept of ‘zero FIR’By adding the word "by electronic communication," thereby it is made contemporary. Clause (ii) is added in subsection (1); this is known as eFIR.Subsection (3) is newly added regarding preliminary inquiry to ascertain whether there exists a prima facie case and proceed for investigation on the prima facie case for the cognizable offences which are made punishable for three years or more but less than seven years".In subsection (4), the words "failing which such aggrieved person may make an application to the Magistrate." are added.

Source: Correspondence Table and Comparison Summary of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC), Central Academy for Police Training (CAPT), Bhopal — prepared by Anil Kishore Yadav, IPS, Director (PDF hosted on keralaprisons.gov.in). Check the bare act before relying on a section in court.