Section 192 of BNSS : Section 192: Diary of proceedings in investigation.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Scenario: A Theft Investigation in Mumbai

1. Day 1:

   • Time Information Received: 10:00 AM
   • Time Investigation Began: 10:30 AM
   • Time Investigation Closed: 5:00 PM
   • Places Visited:
     • Victim's house in Andheri
     • Nearby CCTV control room
   • Circumstances Ascertained:
     • Victim reported a break-in and theft of jewelry.
     • CCTV footage showed a suspicious person entering the building around 9:00 AM.

2. Day 2:

   • Time Investigation Began: 9:00 AM
   • Time Investigation Closed: 6:00 PM
   • Places Visited:
     • Suspect's residence in Bandra
     • Local pawn shops
   • Circumstances Ascertained:
     • Suspect was not at home.
     • Pawn shop owner identified the suspect as someone who tried to sell jewelry matching the victim's description.

3. Witness Statements:

   • Witness 1: Neighbor who saw the suspect leaving the victim's house.
   • Witness 2: Pawn shop owner who interacted with the suspect.

4. Case Diary:

   • The diary is a bound volume with pages numbered sequentially.
   • All daily entries and witness statements are recorded in this diary.

5. Court Proceedings:

   • During the trial, the Criminal Court requests the case diary to understand the investigation process.
   • The diary is used to aid the court but not as direct evidence.
   • The accused and his lawyer are not allowed to see the diary unless it is used by the police officer to refresh his memory or to contradict his statements.

Example 2:

Scenario: A Road Accident Investigation in Delhi

1. Day 1:

   • Time Information Received: 8:00 AM
   • Time Investigation Began: 8:30 AM
   • Time Investigation Closed: 4:00 PM
   • Places Visited:
     • Accident site on Ring Road
     • Hospital where victims were taken
   • Circumstances Ascertained:
     • Two cars collided due to one car jumping a red light.
     • Eyewitnesses reported seeing the driver of the offending car using a mobile phone.

2. Day 2:

   • Time Investigation Began: 9:00 AM
   • Time Investigation Closed: 5:00 PM
   • Places Visited:
     • Offending driver's residence
     • Traffic control room for signal data
   • Circumstances Ascertained:
     • Offending driver admitted to using the phone while driving.
     • Traffic signal data confirmed the car jumped the red light.

3. Witness Statements:

   • Witness 1: Pedestrian who saw the accident.
   • Witness 2: Passenger in the offending car.

4. Case Diary:

   • The diary is a bound volume with pages numbered sequentially.
   • All daily entries and witness statements are recorded in this diary.

5. Court Proceedings:

   • During the trial, the Criminal Court requests the case diary to understand the investigation process.
   • The diary is used to aid the court but not as direct evidence.
   • The accused and his lawyer are not allowed to see the diary unless it is used by the police officer to refresh his memory or to contradict his statements.