BNSS · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 188 — Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.
Replaces CrPC Section 168.
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.
Nearby sections
- 185 Search by police officer.
- 186 When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant.
- 187 Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours.
- 189 Release of accused when evidence deficient.
- 190 Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient.
- 191 Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subject to restraint.
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