Section 173 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with information in cognizable Cases. Under the old law this was Section 154 of the CrPC.
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Section 173 BNSS - Information in cognizable Cases
- Act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 173 - Information in cognizable Cases
- Old provision
- Section 154 CrPC
Old law → Section 173 BNSS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 154 CrPC | Modified | By adding the words "irrespective of the area where the offence is committed ” , the scope is expanded to lodge an FIR. This corresponds to the concept of ‘zero FIR’By adding the word "by electronic communication," thereby it is made contemporary. Clause (ii) is added in subsection (1); this is known as eFIR.Subsection (3) is newly added regarding preliminary inquiry to ascertain whether there exists a prima facie case and proceed for investigation on the prima facie case fo r the cognizable offences which are made punishable for three years or more but less than seven years".In subsection (4), the words "fa iling which such aggrieved person may make an application to the Magistrate." are added. |
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