CrPC 207→BNSS 230

CrPC 207 to BNSS 230: Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents

Section 207 CrPC (1973) replaced by Section 230 BNSS (2023)

View CrPC Section 207 →View BNSS Section 230 →

CrPC 207 to BNSS 230 at a Glance

Section 207 CrPC (Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents) is now Section 230 BNSS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From CrPC 207 to BNSS 230?

Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 230 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 230 BNSS adds, after the words without delay, the words and in no case beyond fourteen days from the date of production or appearance of the accused. Section 230 BNSS reads to the accused and the victim, if represented by an advocate, where Section 207 CrPC read to the accused. Section 230 BNSS refers to Section 173 BNSS, Section 180(3) BNSS, Section 193(7) BNSS, Section 183 BNSS and Section 193(6) BNSS where Section 207 CrPC referred to Section 154 CrPC, Section 161(3) CrPC, Section 173(6) CrPC, Section 164 CrPC and Section 173(5) CrPC. The further proviso to Section 230 BNSS reads any such document where Section 207 CrPC read any document referred to in Section 207(v) CrPC, adds the words may furnish the copies through electronic means or, and reads an advocate where Section 207 CrPC read pleader. Section 230 BNSS adds a last proviso on supply of documents in electronic form.

CrPC 207 vs BNSS 230: Comparison Table

AspectCrPC 1973 (repealed)BNSS 2023 (in force)
Section207230
HeadingSupply to the accused of copy of police report and other documentsSupply to accused of copy of police report and other documents
Cross-referencess.154, s.161, s.173, s.164s.173, s.180, s.193, s.183

CrPC 207 and BNSS 230: Bare Act Text Side by Side

CrPC 1973 (repealed)

Section 207, CrPC 1973

207. Supply to the accused of copy of police report and other documents.—In any case where the proceeding has been instituted on a police report, the Magistrate shall without delay furnish to the accused, free of cost, a copy of each of the following:— (i) the police report; (ii) the first information report recorded under section 154; (iii) the statements recorded under sub-section (3) of section 161 of all persons whom the prosecution proposes to examine as its witnesses, excluding therefrom any part in regard to which a request for such exclusion has been made by the police officer under sub-section (6) of section 173; (iv) the confessions and statements, if any, recorded under section 164; (v) any other document or relevant extract thereof forwarded to the Magistrate with the police report under sub-section (5) of section 173: Provided that the Magistrate may, after perusing any such part of a statement as is referred to in clause (iii) and considering the reasons given by the police officer for the request, direct that a copy of that part of the statement or of such portion thereof as the Magistrate thinks proper, shall be furnished to the accused: Provided further that if the Magistrate is satisfied that any document referred to in clause (v) is voluminous, he shall, instead of furnishing the accused with a copy thereof, direct that he will only be allowed to inspect it either personally or through pleader in Court.
BNSS 2023 (in force)

Section 230, BNSS 2023

230. Supply to accused of copy of police report and other documents.—In any case where the proceeding has been instituted on a police report, the Magistrate shall without delay, and in no case beyond fourteen days from the date of production or appearance of the accused, furnish to the accused and the victim (if represented by an advocate) free of cost, a copy of each of the following:— (i) the police report; (ii) the first information report recorded under section 173; (iii) the statements recorded under sub-section (3) of section 180 of all persons whom the prosecution proposes to examine as its witnesses, excluding therefrom any part in regard to which a request for such exclusion has been made by the police officer under sub-section (7) of section 193; (iv) the confessions and statements, if any, recorded under section 183; (v) any other document or relevant extract thereof forwarded to the Magistrate with the police report under sub-section (6) of section 193: Provided that the Magistrate may, after perusing any such part of a statement as is referred to in clause (iii) and considering the reasons given by the police officer for the request, direct that a copy of that part of the statement or of such portion thereof as the Magistrate thinks proper, shall be furnished to the accused: Provided further that if the Magistrate is satisfied that any such document is voluminous, he shall, instead of furnishing the accused and the victim (if represented by an advocate) with a copy thereof, may furnish the copies through electronic means or direct that he will only be allowed to inspect it either personally or through an advocate in Court: Provided also that supply of documents in electronic form shall be considered as duly furnished.

When It Applies: CrPC 207 vs BNSS 230

Under CrPC 207
  1. The Magistrate shall without delay furnish to the accused, free of cost, a copy of each document listed in Section 207 CrPC, in any case where the proceeding has been instituted on a police report.
  2. Under Section 207(iii) CrPC, the statements recorded under Section 161(3) CrPC of all persons whom the prosecution proposes to examine as its witnesses are furnished, excluding any part in regard to which a request for such exclusion has been made by the police officer under Section 173(6) CrPC.
  3. The Magistrate may, after perusing a part of a statement excluded at the request of the police officer and considering the reasons given by the police officer, direct that a copy of that part, or of such portion as the Magistrate thinks proper, shall be furnished to the accused.
  4. If the Magistrate is satisfied that a document referred to in Section 207(v) CrPC is voluminous, the Magistrate shall, instead of furnishing the accused with a copy, direct that the accused will only be allowed to inspect it either personally or through pleader in Court.
Under BNSS 230
  1. The Magistrate shall without delay, and in no case beyond fourteen days from the date of production or appearance of the accused, furnish to the accused and the victim, if represented by an advocate, free of cost, a copy of each document listed in Section 230 BNSS.
  2. Under Section 230(iii) BNSS, the statements recorded under Section 180(3) BNSS of all persons whom the prosecution proposes to examine as its witnesses are furnished, excluding any part in regard to which a request for such exclusion has been made by the police officer under Section 193(7) BNSS.
  3. The Magistrate may, after perusing a part of a statement excluded at the request of the police officer and considering the reasons given by the police officer, direct that a copy of that part, or of such portion as the Magistrate thinks proper, shall be furnished to the accused.
  4. The further proviso to Section 230 BNSS reads that if the Magistrate is satisfied that any such document is voluminous, the Magistrate shall, instead of furnishing the accused and the victim, if represented by an advocate, with a copy, may furnish the copies through electronic means or direct that the accused will only be allowed to inspect it either personally or through an advocate in Court.
  5. The last proviso to Section 230 BNSS reads that supply of documents in electronic form shall be considered as duly furnished.

Time Limits: CrPC 207 to BNSS 230

Under CrPC 207
  • The Magistrate shall furnish the copies without delay.Act text: “the Magistrate shall without delay furnish to the accused”
Under BNSS 230
  • The Magistrate shall furnish the copies without delay.Act text: “the Magistrate shall without delay, and in no case beyond fourteen days”
  • The Magistrate shall furnish the copies in no case beyond fourteen days from the date of production or appearance of the accused.Act text: “and in no case beyond fourteen days from the date of production or appearance of the accused”

What CrPC 207 to BNSS 230 Means in Practice

From 1 July 2024, Section 230 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is the section for the supply of copies of the police report and other documents where Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 was. Section 230 BNSS names a period of fourteen days from the date of production or appearance of the accused and names the victim, if represented by an advocate, as a person to whom copies are furnished.

FAQs: CrPC 207 to BNSS 230

Which section of the BNSS replaced Section 207 CrPC from 1 July 2024?▼

Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is found in Section 230 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 from 1 July 2024. Section 207 CrPC has no sub-sections, and maps as a whole to Section 230 BNSS.

How do the time and the persons differ between Section 207 CrPC and Section 230 BNSS?▼

Section 207 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 reads that the Magistrate shall without delay furnish to the accused, free of cost, a copy of each of the documents. Section 230 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 reads that the Magistrate shall without delay, and in no case beyond fourteen days from the date of production or appearance of the accused, furnish to the accused and the victim, if represented by an advocate, free of cost, a copy of each of the documents.

How do the provisos differ between Section 207 CrPC and Section 230 BNSS?▼

The further proviso to Section 230 BNSS reads any such document where the further proviso to Section 207 CrPC read any document referred to in Section 207(v) CrPC. It reads the accused and the victim, if represented by an advocate, where Section 207 CrPC read the accused. It reads may furnish the copies through electronic means or direct that he will only be allowed to inspect it where Section 207 CrPC read direct that he will only be allowed to inspect it. It reads an advocate where Section 207 CrPC read pleader. Section 230 BNSS adds a last proviso, which Section 207 CrPC does not have, on supply of documents in electronic form.

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 ·