Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
BNSS Section 188
Report of investigation by subordinate police officer
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BNSS Section 188 deals with report of investigation by subordinate police officer and replaces CrPC 168.
Bare act text — BNSS 188
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.
Frequently asked
What was BNSS Section 188 in the CrPC?
BNSS Section 188 (Report of investigation by subordinate police officer) replaces Section 168 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. CrPC 168 is now BNSS 188.
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Nearby BNSS sections
- BNSS 183 — Recording of confessions and statements
- BNSS 184 — Medical examination of victim of rape
- BNSS 185 — Search by police officer
- BNSS 186 — When officer in charge of police station may require another to issue search-warrant
- BNSS 187 — Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours
- BNSS 189 — Release of accused when evidence deficient
- BNSS 190 — Cases to be sent to Magistrate, when evidence is sufficient
- BNSS 191 — Complainant and witnesses not to be required to accompany police officer and not to be subject to restraint
- BNSS 192 — Diary of proceedings in investigation
- BNSS 193 — Report of police officer on completion of investigation