Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
CrPC Section 172 in BNSS
§ 172 CrPC→§ 192 BNSS
Diary of proceedings in investigation. Section 172 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (Diary of proceedings in investigation) corresponds to Section 192 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Verify before you rely on this. Renumbering under the 2023 codes is not a clean one-to-one exercise — provisions were merged, split and reworded. Always check the printed bare act.
Sections either side of it
How the neighbouring provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 were renumbered:
| CrPC | Provision | BNSS |
|---|---|---|
| 167 | Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours | 187 |
| 169 | Release of accused when evidence deficient | 189 |
| 170 | Cases to be sent to Magistrate when evidence is sufficient | 190 |
| 173 | Report of police officer on completion of investigation | 193 |
| 174 | Police to enquire and report on suicide and unnatural death | 194 |
| 176 | Inquiry by Magistrate into cause of death | 196 |
Practise it
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