Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 deals with police officer's power to Require attendance of Witnesses. Under the old law this was Section 160 of the CrPC.
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Section 179 BNSS - Police officer's power to Require attendance of Witnesses
- Act
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 179 - Police officer's power to Require attendance of Witnesses
- Old provision
- Section 160 CrPC
Old law → Section 179 BNSS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 160 CrPC | Modified | In the first proviso, "sixty - five years" is replaced by "sixty years" and the words "or a person with acute illness" are added. One new proviso is added. Thus, the scope of the provision is expanded . |
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