CrPC 158→BNSS 177

CrPC 158 to BNSS 177: Report how submitted

Section 158 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 177 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 158 →View BNSS Section 177 →

CrPC 158 to BNSS 177 at a Glance

Section 158 CrPC (Report how submitted) is now Section 177 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 158 to BNSS 177?

Section 177 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 158 CrPC. Section 177(1) BNSS refers to Section 176 BNSS where Section 158(1) CrPC referred to Section 157 CrPC.

CrPC 158 vs BNSS 177: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section158177
HeadingReport how submittedSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.157s.176

CrPC 158 and BNSS 177: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 158, CrPC 1973

158. Report how submitted.—(1) Every report sent to a Magistrate under section 157 shall, if the State Government so directs, be submitted through such superior officer of police as the State Government, by general or special order, appoints in that behalf. (2) Such superior officer may give such instructions to the officer in charge of the police station as he thinks fit, and shall, after recording such instructions on such report, transmit the same without delay to the Magistrate.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 177, BNSS 2023

177. Report how submitted.—(1) Every report sent to a Magistrate under section 176 shall, if the State Government so directs, be submitted through such superior officer of police as the State Government, by general or special order, appoints in that behalf. (2) Such superior officer may give such instructions to the officer in charge of the police station as he thinks fit, and shall, after recording such instructions on such report, transmit the same without delay to the Magistrate.

When It Applies: CrPC 158 vs BNSS 177

Under CrPC 158
  1. Section 158(1) CrPC applies to every report sent to a Magistrate under Section 157 CrPC.
  2. Such a report shall, if the State Government so directs, be submitted through such superior officer of police as the State Government, by general or special order, appoints in that behalf.
  3. Under Section 158(2) CrPC, such superior officer may give such instructions to the officer in charge of the police station as he thinks fit.
  4. Such superior officer shall, after recording such instructions on such report, transmit the same to the Magistrate.
Under BNSS 177
  1. Section 177(1) BNSS applies to every report sent to a Magistrate under Section 176 BNSS.
  2. Such a report shall, if the State Government so directs, be submitted through such superior officer of police as the State Government, by general or special order, appoints in that behalf.
  3. Under Section 177(2) BNSS, such superior officer may give such instructions to the officer in charge of the police station as he thinks fit.
  4. Such superior officer shall, after recording such instructions on such report, transmit the same to the Magistrate.

Time Limits: CrPC 158 to BNSS 177

Under CrPC 158
  • Section 158(2) CrPC says that such superior officer shall transmit the same without delay to the Magistrate.Act text: “transmit the same without delay to the Magistrate”
Under BNSS 177
  • Section 177(2) BNSS says that such superior officer shall transmit the same without delay to the Magistrate.Act text: “transmit the same without delay to the Magistrate”

What CrPC 158 to BNSS 177 Means in Practice

Section 158(1) CrPC is found in Section 177(1) BNSS and Section 158(2) CrPC in Section 177(2) BNSS. Both provide that such superior officer shall, after recording such instructions on such report, transmit the same without delay to the Magistrate.

FAQs: CrPC 158 to BNSS 177

Where is Section 158 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 158 CrPC is found in Section 177 BNSS. Section 158(1) CrPC is found in Section 177(1) BNSS and Section 158(2) CrPC in Section 177(2) BNSS.

Is the text of Section 177 BNSS the same as Section 158 CrPC?▼

Section 177 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 158 CrPC, except that Section 177(1) BNSS refers to Section 176 BNSS where Section 158(1) CrPC referred to Section 157 CrPC.

Which section does Section 177(1) BNSS refer to?▼

Section 177(1) BNSS refers to Section 176 BNSS. Section 158(1) CrPC referred to Section 157 CrPC.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 · Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 26 Oct 2026 ·