BNSS Section 176: Procedure for investigation
CrPC Section 157 is covered by BNSS Section 176.
- BNSS 176CrPC: 157Changed
Procedure for investigation.
In clause (b) of subsection (1), audio-video electronic means are added. In subsection (2), the words, "forward the daily diary report fortnightly to the Magistrate" are added. Sub-section (3) is newly added, which stipulates forensic experts visit the crime scene as mandatory for offences punishable for seven years or more.
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.
Related BNSS sections
- BNSS 174: Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases · CrPC 155
- BNSS 178: Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry · CrPC 159
- BNSS 187: Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours · CrPC 167
- BNSS 188: Report of investigation by subordinate police officer · CrPC 168
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