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CrPC 167 in BNSS: Section 187

Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours

CrPC

167

BNSS

187

Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, Section 167 dealt with "Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours". Since 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 187 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.

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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 167?
CrPC Section 167 (Procedure when investigation cannot be completed in twenty-four hours) corresponds to Section 187 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.

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