CrPC 163→BNSS 182

CrPC 163 to BNSS 182: No inducement to be offered

Section 163 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 182 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 163 →View BNSS Section 182 →

CrPC 163 to BNSS 182 at a Glance

Section 163 CrPC (No inducement to be offered) is now Section 182 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 163 to BNSS 182?

Section 182 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 163 CrPC. Section 182(1) BNSS refers to Section 22 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 where Section 163(1) CrPC referred to Section 24 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. The proviso to Section 182(2) BNSS refers to Section 183(4) BNSS where the proviso to Section 163(2) CrPC referred to Section 164(4) CrPC.

CrPC 163 vs BNSS 182: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section163182
HeadingNo inducement to be offeredSame
Sub-sections2 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.164s.183

CrPC 163 and BNSS 182: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 163, CrPC 1973

163. No inducement to be offered.—(1) No police officer or other person in authority shall offer or make, or cause to be offered or made, any such inducement, threat or promise as is mentioned in section 24 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872). (2) But no police officer or other person shall prevent, by any caution or otherwise, any person from making in the course of any investigation under this Chapter any statement which he may be disposed to make of his own free will: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall affect the provisions of sub-section (4) of section 164.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 182, BNSS 2023

182. No inducement to be offered.—(1) No police officer or other person in authority shall offer or make, or cause to be offered or made, any such inducement, threat or promise as is mentioned in section 22 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. (2) But no police officer or other person shall prevent, by any caution or otherwise, any person from making in the course of any investigation under this Chapter any statement which he may be disposed to make of his own free will: Provided that nothing in this sub-section shall affect the provisions of sub-section (4) of section 183.

When It Applies: CrPC 163 vs BNSS 182

Under CrPC 163
  1. Section 163(1) CrPC applies to a police officer or other person in authority.
  2. That police officer or other person in authority shall not offer or make, or cause to be offered or made, any such inducement, threat or promise as is mentioned in Section 24 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
  3. Section 163(2) CrPC applies to a police officer or other person.
  4. That police officer or other person shall not prevent, by any caution or otherwise, any person from making in the course of any investigation under Chapter XII of the Code any statement which he may be disposed to make of his own free will.
  5. The proviso says that nothing in Section 163(2) CrPC shall affect the provisions of Section 164(4) CrPC.
Under BNSS 182
  1. Section 182(1) BNSS applies to a police officer or other person in authority.
  2. That police officer or other person in authority shall not offer or make, or cause to be offered or made, any such inducement, threat or promise as is mentioned in Section 22 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.
  3. Section 182(2) BNSS applies to a police officer or other person.
  4. That police officer or other person shall not prevent, by any caution or otherwise, any person from making in the course of any investigation under Chapter XIII of the Sanhita any statement which he may be disposed to make of his own free will.
  5. The proviso says that nothing in Section 182(2) BNSS shall affect the provisions of Section 183(4) BNSS.

What CrPC 163 to BNSS 182 Means in Practice

Section 163(1) CrPC is found in Section 182(1) BNSS and Section 163(2) CrPC, with its proviso, in Section 182(2) BNSS. Both provide that no police officer or other person in authority shall offer or make, or cause to be offered or made, any such inducement, threat or promise.

FAQs: CrPC 163 to BNSS 182

Where is Section 163 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 163 CrPC is found in Section 182 BNSS. Section 163(1) CrPC is found in Section 182(1) BNSS and Section 163(2) CrPC, with its proviso, in Section 182(2) BNSS.

Is the text of Section 182 BNSS the same as Section 163 CrPC?▼

Section 182 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 163 CrPC, except for the renumbered cross-references to Section 22 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 and Section 183(4) BNSS.

Which Act does Section 182(1) BNSS refer to?▼

Section 182(1) BNSS refers to Section 22 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023. Section 163(1) CrPC referred to Section 24 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

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 ·