CrPC 172→BNSS 192

CrPC 172 to BNSS 192: Diary of proceedings in investigation

Section 172 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 192 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 172 →View BNSS Section 192 →

CrPC 172 to BNSS 192 at a Glance

Section 172 CrPC (Diary of proceedings in investigation) is now Section 192 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 172 to BNSS 192?

Section 192 BNSS has the same heading as Section 172 CrPC and the same text apart from the cross-references below, with the sub-sections renumbered. Section 192(2) BNSS refers to Section 180 BNSS where Section 172(1A) CrPC referred to Section 161 CrPC. Section 192(5) BNSS refers to Section 148 or Section 164, as the case may be, of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 where Section 172(3) CrPC referred to Section 161 or Section 145, as the case may be, of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872. For Section 172(3) CrPC and Section 192(5) BNSS, section 145 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 is found in section 148 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, and section 161 of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 in section 164 of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023.

CrPC 172 vs BNSS 192: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section172192
HeadingDiary of proceedings in investigationSame
Sub-sections5 sub-sectionsSame
Cross-referencess.161s.180

CrPC 172 and BNSS 192: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 172, CrPC 1973

172. Diary of proceedings in investigation.—(1) Every police officer making an investigation under this Chapter shall day by day enter his proceedings in the investigation in a diary, setting forth the time at which the information reached him, the time at which he began and closed his investigation, the place or places visited by him, and a statement of the circumstances ascertained through his investigation. (1A) The statements of witnesses recorded during the course of investigation under section 161 shall be inserted in the case diary. (1B) The diary referred to in sub-section (1) shall be a volume and duly paginated. (2) Any Criminal Court may send for the police diaries of a case under inquiry or trial in such Court, and may use such diaries, not as evidence in the case, but to aid it in such inquiry or trial. (3) Neither the accused nor his agents shall be entitled to call for such diaries, nor shall he or they be entitled to see them merely because they are referred to by the Court; but, if they are used by the police officer who made them to refresh his memory, or if the Court uses them for the purpose of contradicting such police officer, the provisions of section 161 or section 145, as the case may be, of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 (1 of 1872), shall apply.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 192, BNSS 2023

192. Diary of proceedings in investigation.—(1) Every police officer making an investigation under this Chapter shall day by day enter his proceedings in the investigation in a diary, setting forth the time at which the information reached him, the time at which he began and closed his investigation, the place or places visited by him, and a statement of the circumstances ascertained through his investigation. (2) The statements of witnesses recorded during the course of investigation under section 180 shall be inserted in the case diary. (3) The diary referred to in sub-section (1) shall be a volume and duly paginated. (4) Any Criminal Court may send for the police diaries of a case under inquiry or trial in such Court, and may use such diaries, not as evidence in the case, but to aid it in such inquiry or trial. (5) Neither the accused nor his agents shall be entitled to call for such diaries, nor shall he or they be entitled to see them merely because they are referred to by the Court; but, if they are used by the police officer who made them to refresh his memory, or if the Court uses them for the purpose of contradicting such police officer, the provisions of section 148 or section 164, as the case may be, of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023, shall apply.

When It Applies: CrPC 172 vs BNSS 192

Under CrPC 172
  1. Section 172(1) CrPC applies to every police officer making an investigation under Chapter XII of the Code.
  2. That police officer shall day by day enter his proceedings in the investigation in a diary.
  3. The diary shall set forth the time at which the information reached him, the time at which he began and closed his investigation, the place or places visited by him, and a statement of the circumstances ascertained through his investigation.
  4. Under Section 172(1A) CrPC, the statements of witnesses recorded during the course of investigation under Section 161 CrPC shall be inserted in the case diary.
  5. Under Section 172(1B) CrPC, the diary referred to in Section 172(1) CrPC shall be a volume and duly paginated.
  6. Under Section 172(2) CrPC, any Criminal Court may send for the police diaries of a case under inquiry or trial in such Court, and may use such diaries, not as evidence in the case, but to aid it in such inquiry or trial.
  7. Under Section 172(3) CrPC, neither the accused nor his agents shall be entitled to call for such diaries, nor to see them merely because they are referred to by the Court.
  8. Section 172(3) CrPC applies the provisions of Section 161 or Section 145, as the case may be, of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 if the diaries are used by the police officer who made them to refresh his memory, or if the Court uses them for the purpose of contradicting such police officer.
Under BNSS 192
  1. Section 192(1) BNSS applies to every police officer making an investigation under Chapter XIII of the Sanhita.
  2. That police officer shall day by day enter his proceedings in the investigation in a diary.
  3. The diary shall set forth the time at which the information reached him, the time at which he began and closed his investigation, the place or places visited by him, and a statement of the circumstances ascertained through his investigation.
  4. Under Section 192(2) BNSS, the statements of witnesses recorded during the course of investigation under Section 180 BNSS shall be inserted in the case diary.
  5. Under Section 192(3) BNSS, the diary referred to in Section 192(1) BNSS shall be a volume and duly paginated.
  6. Under Section 192(4) BNSS, any Criminal Court may send for the police diaries of a case under inquiry or trial in such Court, and may use such diaries, not as evidence in the case, but to aid it in such inquiry or trial.
  7. Under Section 192(5) BNSS, neither the accused nor his agents shall be entitled to call for such diaries, nor to see them merely because they are referred to by the Court.
  8. Section 192(5) BNSS applies the provisions of Section 148 or Section 164, as the case may be, of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 if the diaries are used by the police officer who made them to refresh his memory, or if the Court uses them for the purpose of contradicting such police officer.

Time Limits: CrPC 172 to BNSS 192

Under CrPC 172
  • Section 172(1) CrPC says that the police officer shall enter his proceedings day by day.Act text: “shall day by day enter his proceedings”
Under BNSS 192
  • Section 192(1) BNSS says that the police officer shall enter his proceedings day by day.Act text: “shall day by day enter his proceedings”

What CrPC 172 to BNSS 192 Means in Practice

Section 172(1) CrPC is found in Section 192(1) BNSS, Section 172(1A) CrPC in Section 192(2) BNSS, Section 172(1B) CrPC in Section 192(3) BNSS, Section 172(2) CrPC in Section 192(4) BNSS and Section 172(3) CrPC in Section 192(5) BNSS. Both provide that any Criminal Court may use such diaries, not as evidence in the case, but to aid it in such inquiry or trial.

FAQs: CrPC 172 to BNSS 192

Where is Section 172 CrPC found in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?▼

Section 172 CrPC is found in Section 192 BNSS. Section 172(1) CrPC is found in Section 192(1) BNSS, Section 172(1A) CrPC in Section 192(2) BNSS, Section 172(1B) CrPC in Section 192(3) BNSS, Section 172(2) CrPC in Section 192(4) BNSS and Section 172(3) CrPC in Section 192(5) BNSS.

Is the text of Section 192 BNSS the same as Section 172 CrPC?▼

Section 192 BNSS has the same heading and the same text as Section 172 CrPC, except that Section 192(2) BNSS refers to Section 180 BNSS where Section 172(1A) CrPC referred to Section 161 CrPC, and Section 192(5) BNSS refers to the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 where Section 172(3) CrPC referred to the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

Which section does Section 192(2) BNSS refer to?▼

Section 192(2) BNSS refers to Section 180 BNSS. Section 172(1A) CrPC referred to Section 161 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 ·