CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 154 in BNSS: Section 173
Information in cognizable cases
CrPC
154
BNSS
173
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 154 dealt with "Information in cognizable cases". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. This is the official correspondence — always confirm against the bare Act for the exact current text.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence only. Check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on the exact text or procedural implications.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official CrPC/BNSS Section Table. Verified on 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 154?
- CrPC Section 154 (Information in cognizable cases) corresponds to Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, per the official comparative table.
- When did this change come into force?
- The replacement came into force on 1 July 2024. Matters registered before that date continue under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
Nearby sections
- CrPC 151 → BNSS 170 · Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences
- CrPC 152 → BNSS 171 · Prevention of injury to public property
- CrPC 153 → BNSS Deleted · Inspection of weights and measures
- CrPC 155 → BNSS 174 · Information as to non-cognizable cases and investigation of such cases
- CrPC 156 → BNSS 175 · Police officer's power to investigate cognizable case
- CrPC 157 → BNSS 176 · Procedure for investigation
- CrPC 158 → BNSS 177 · Report how submitted