CrPC → BNSS
CrPC 159 in BNSS: Section 178
Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry
CrPC
159
BNSS
178
Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 159 dealt with "Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 178 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 159?
- CrPC Section 159 (Power to hold investigation or preliminary inquiry) corresponds to Section 178 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 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 157 → BNSS 176 · Procedure for investigation
- CrPC 158 → BNSS 177 · Report how submitted
- CrPC 160 → BNSS 179 · Police officer's power to require attendance of witnesses
- CrPC 161 → BNSS 180 · Examination of witnesses by police
- CrPC 162 → BNSS 181 · Statements to police and use thereof
- CrPC 163 → BNSS 182 · No inducement to be offered