CrPC Section 160 = BNSS Section 179

Police Officer's Power to Require Attendance

पुलिस अधिकारी की उपस्थिति अपेक्षित करने की शक्ति

Investigation & FIR No Change in Punishment Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with police officer's power to require attendance. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 179. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.
Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 160 पुलिस अधिकारी की उपस्थिति अपेक्षित करने की शक्ति से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 179 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 160 Section 179
Title Police Officer's Power to Require Attendance Police Officer's Power to Require Attendance
Punishment N/A (Procedural) N/A (Procedural)
Cognizable Yes — Police can arrest without warrant
Bailable Yes — Bail is a matter of right
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Magistrate / Court of Session

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from CrPC 160 to BNSS 179
  • BNSS modernizes the procedural framework with updated terminology and structure
  • Substantive provisions remain largely the same with minor procedural refinements

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 160?

CrPC Section 160 (Police Officer's Power to Require Attendance) is now BNSS Section 179 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 160 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 179. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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