CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 162 in BNSS: Section 181
Statements to police and use thereof
CrPC
162
BNSS
181
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 162 dealt with "Statements to police and use thereof". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 181 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 162?
- CrPC Section 162 (Statements to police and use thereof) corresponds to Section 181 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 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
- CrPC 163 → BNSS 182 · No inducement to be offered
- CrPC 164 → BNSS 183 · Recording of confessions and statements
- CrPC 164A → BNSS 184 · Medical examination of victim of rape
- CrPC 165 → BNSS 185 · Search by police officer