CrPC Section 162 = BNSS Section 181

Statements to Police Not to Be Signed

पुलिस को दिए गए कथनों पर हस्ताक्षर न होना

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

Overview

Section 162 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with statements to police not to be signed. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 181. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.

Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 162 पुलिस को दिए गए कथनों पर हस्ताक्षर न होना से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 181 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 162 Section 181
Title Statements to Police Not to Be Signed Statements to Police Not to Be Signed
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 162 to BNSS 181
  • 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 162?

CrPC Section 162 (Statements to Police Not to Be Signed) is now BNSS Section 181 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 162 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 181. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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