Section 176 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with procedure for investigation. Under the old law this was Section 157 of the CrPC.
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Section 176 BNSS - Procedure for investigation
- Act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 176 - Procedure for investigation
- Old provision
- Section 157 CrPC
Old law → Section 176 BNSS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 157 CrPC | Modified | In clause (b) of subsection (1), audio - video electronic means are added. In subsection (2), the words , "forward the daily diary report fortnightly to the Magistrate" are added. Sub - section (3) is newly added, which stipulates forensic experts visit the crime scene as mandatory for offences punishable for seven years or more. |
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