CrPC → BNSS

CrPC Section 168 in BNSS

CrPC Section 168 corresponds to BNSS Section 188 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionCode of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 168
New provision188
New ActBharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNSS Section 188 — Report of investigation by subordinate police officer

Drafting note. No change.

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.

Read the full text of BNSS Section 188

Questions this page answers

What is CrPC 168 in BNSS?

CrPC Section 168 is BNSS Section 188 — Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.

Has the provision changed?

No change.

Which law applies to an offence today?

Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.

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