Section 176 of BNSS : Section 176: Procedure for investigation.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A theft has been reported in a local market.

Details:

• The officer in charge of the police station receives information about a theft in a local market.
• The officer suspects the commission of an offence which he is empowered to investigate under Section 175.
• The officer sends a report to the Magistrate empowered to take cognizance of such offence.
• The officer proceeds to the market to investigate the facts and circumstances of the case.
• During the investigation, the officer discovers evidence and identifies the suspect.
• The officer takes measures to arrest the suspect.

Application of Section 176:

• The officer follows the procedure outlined in Section 176(1) by sending a report to the Magistrate and proceeding to the spot to investigate.
• If the theft was reported against a specific person and was not of a serious nature, the officer might choose not to proceed in person but instead send a subordinate officer.
• The officer records the reasons for not fully complying with the requirements in his report as per Section 176(2).

Example 2:

Scenario: A case of rape has been reported.

Details:

• The officer in charge of ...

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