CrPC Section 167 = BNSS Section 187

Procedure When Investigation Cannot Be Completed in 24 Hours

जब अन्वेषण 24 घंटे में पूरा न हो सके तब प्रक्रिया

Investigation & FIR Punishment Changed Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 167 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with procedure when investigation cannot be completed in 24 hours. Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 187. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.
Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 167 जब अन्वेषण 24 घंटे में पूरा न हो सके तब प्रक्रिया से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 187 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 167 Section 187
Title Procedure When Investigation Cannot Be Completed in 24 Hours Procedure When Investigation Cannot Be Completed in 24 Hours
Punishment N/A (Procedural) N/A (Procedural)
Changed
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 167 to BNSS 187
  • BNSS modernizes the procedural framework with updated terminology and structure
  • Notable changes introduced in scope or procedure under the new law

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNSS equivalent of CrPC Section 167?

CrPC Section 167 (Procedure When Investigation Cannot Be Completed in 24 Hours) is now BNSS Section 187 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 167 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 187. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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