CrPC Section 173 = BNSS Section 193

Police Report on Completion of Investigation (Chargesheet)

अन्वेषण पूरा होने पर पुलिस रिपोर्ट (आरोपपत्र)

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

Overview

Section 173 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) dealt with police report on completion of investigation (chargesheet). Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) 2023, this provision is now covered under Section 193. The BNSS reorganizes and modernizes the procedural framework while largely retaining the substantive provisions.

Hindi दण्ड प्रक्रिया संहिता (CrPC) की धारा 173 अन्वेषण पूरा होने पर पुलिस रिपोर्ट (आरोपपत्र) से संबंधित थी। भारतीय नागरिक सुरक्षा संहिता (BNSS) 2023 के तहत, यह प्रावधान अब धारा 193 में शामिल है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect CrPC (Old) BNSS (New)
Section Number Section 173 Section 193
Title Police Report on Completion of Investigation (Chargesheet) Police Report on Completion of Investigation
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 173 to BNSS 193
  • 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 173?

CrPC Section 173 (Police Report on Completion of Investigation (Chargesheet)) is now BNSS Section 193 under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has CrPC Section 173 changed under BNSS?

The core provision remains substantially the same under BNSS Section 193. The BNSS reorganizes the procedural code with updated language and some procedural refinements.

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