CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 157 in BNSS: Section 176
Procedure for investigation
CrPC
157
BNSS
176
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 157 dealt with "Procedure for investigation". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 176 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 157?
- CrPC Section 157 (Procedure for investigation) corresponds to Section 176 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 154 → BNSS 173 · Information in cognizable cases
- 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 158 → BNSS 177 · Report how submitted
- CrPC 159 → BNSS 178 · Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry
- CrPC 160 → BNSS 179 · Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses
- CrPC 161 → BNSS 180 · Examination of witnesses by police