Section 173 of BNSS : Section 173: Information in cognizable cases.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A woman named Priya is walking home from work when she is harassed by a group of men. She manages to escape and wants to report the incident to the police.

Application of the Act:

1. Priya goes to the nearest police station and informs the officer in charge about the harassment (a cognizable offence).
2. Since the information is given orally, the officer reduces it to writing, reads it back to Priya, and asks her to sign it.
3. As the offence involves harassment (covered under sections 64 to 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023), a woman police officer is called to record Priya's statement.
4. The recording of Priya's statement is videographed.
5. Priya is given a copy of the recorded information free of cost.
6. The police officer proceeds with the investigation after obtaining necessary permissions, if required.

Example 2:

Scenario: Raj, a physically disabled man, is a victim of a burglary at his home. He wants to report the crime but finds it difficult to visit the police station.

Application of the Act:

1. Raj calls the police station and informs them about the burglary (a cognizable offence).
2. A police officer visits Raj's residence to record his statement, as Raj is physically disabled.
3. An interpreter is present to assist Raj in communicating his statement clearly.
4. The officer videographs the recording of Raj's statement.
5. Raj is given a copy of the recorded information free of cost.
6. The police officer gets Raj's statement recorded by a Magistrate ...

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