Section 188: Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.

Q: What does Section 188 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) deal with?

Section 188 BNSS pertains to "Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.". It is part of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 188 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs report of investigation by subordinate police officer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 188 BNSS still in force?

Yes, Section 188 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 188 BNSS?

धारा 188 BNSS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 188 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Section 188 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs report of investigation by subordinate police officer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 188 BNSS?

Dhara 188 BNSS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 188 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 188 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) governs report of investigation by subordinate police officer. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 188 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 188, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, § 188 (India).

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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Chapter X — INFORMATION TO THE POLICE AND THEIR POWERS TO INVESTIGATE

Section 188

Report of investigation by subordinate police officer.

When any subordinate police officer has made any investigation under this Chapter, he shall report the result of such investigation to the officer in charge of the police station.