CrPC 168→BNSS 188

CrPC 168 to BNSS 188: Report of investigation by subordinate police officer

Section 168 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 188 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 168 →View BNSS Section 188 →

CrPC 168 to BNSS 188 at a Glance

Section 168 CrPC (Report of investigation by subordinate police officer) is now Section 188 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 168 to BNSS 188?

Section 188 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 168 CrPC.

CrPC 168 vs BNSS 188: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section168188
HeadingReport of investigation by subordinate police officerSame

CrPC 168 and BNSS 188: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 168, CrPC 1973

168. 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.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 188, BNSS 2023

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.

When It Applies: CrPC 168 vs BNSS 188

Under CrPC 168
  1. Section 168 CrPC applies when any subordinate police officer has made any investigation under Chapter XII of the Code.
  2. That subordinate police officer shall report the result of such investigation to the officer in charge of the police station.
Under BNSS 188
  1. Section 188 BNSS applies when any subordinate police officer has made any investigation under Chapter XIII of the Sanhita.
  2. That subordinate police officer shall report the result of such investigation to the officer in charge of the police station.

What CrPC 168 to BNSS 188 Means in Practice

Section 168 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 188 BNSS. Both provide that a subordinate police officer who has made any investigation shall report the result of the investigation to the officer in charge of the police station. The investigation is one under Chapter XII of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 for Section 168 CrPC and under Chapter XIII of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 for Section 188 BNSS.

FAQs: CrPC 168 to BNSS 188

Where is Section 168 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 168 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 188 BNSS.

Is the text of Section 188 BNSS the same as Section 168 CrPC?▼

Section 188 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 168 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 ·